Clinical Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
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: 74-79, 2013.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-57749
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
A laparoscopic approach, rather than conventional laparotomy, is the well-accepted first choice for excision of an adrenal or perinephric retroperitoneal mass. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect surgical outcomes and analyze the clinical effectiveness of this surgical treatment modality.METHODS:
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 62 patients who underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomies from September 2007 to February 2013. These operations were performed by a single surgeon. Demographic characteristics, operative data, tumor characteristics, and surgical outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS:
Of 62 patients, 21 were men and 41 were women. The mean operative time was 151.16+/-48.58 minutes and the mean amount of blood loss was 179.51+/-161.66 ml. There were two cases of metastatic adrenal tumors that were resected completely with prolonged survival. There was one case of recurrence during the postoperative period. Preoperatively, it was only a tumor measuring 3.5 cm without evidence of malignancy. Postoperative complications occurred in three patients. However, there was no case of conversion to laparotomy. Previous history of open abdominal operation did not affect post-operative outcomes.CONCLUSION:
Laparoscopic approach for adrenal tumors is indicated regardless of its type or past history of abdominal surgery. Unless greater than 10 cm, relatively large tumors can be safely removed using this method. In particular, due to the possibility of malignant potential, aggressive surgical intervention is recommended for tumors measuring between 3 and 5 cm. Use of a laparoscopic approach is associated with low risk of surgical complication and the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Periodo Posoperatorio
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Recurrencia
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Laparoscopía
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Neoplasias de las Glándulas Suprarrenales
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Adrenalectomía
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Tempo Operativo
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Laparotomía
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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