The change in the principle of performing laparoscopic adrenalectomy from small to large masses

Erbil Y., Barbaros U., Karaman G., Bozbora A., Ozarmagan S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.7, no.3, pp.266-271, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.04.011
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.266-271
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the gold standard in most patients with adrenal tumors. It is unclear; however, at what size an adrenal neoplasm should be resected by means of an open or a laparoscopic approach. The aim of the present study was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large tumors with smaller tumors.