Recent advances in pathophysiology of the adrenal glands suggest new indications for adrenalectomy. In open surgery large incisions are needed to remove a small gland; on the contrary, laparoscopic procedures offer new possibilities. The present study is a review of the literature on indications, contraindications and surgical technique of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Evaluations of these initial experiences are favourable, however, due to the small number of patients operated and to the short follow up, a definitive opinion on the role of laparoscopic surgery for adrenalectomy has to be formulated.
Indicazioni attuali at trattamento video-laparoscopico delle neoplasie surrenaliche / Angrisani, Luigi; Bassi, U. A.; Roina, G.; Nicodemi, O.; Santoro, T.; Tesauro, B.. - In: IL GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA. - ISSN 0391-9005. - 17:8-9(1996), pp. 453-457.
Indicazioni attuali at trattamento video-laparoscopico delle neoplasie surrenaliche
ANGRISANI, LUIGI;
1996
Abstract
Recent advances in pathophysiology of the adrenal glands suggest new indications for adrenalectomy. In open surgery large incisions are needed to remove a small gland; on the contrary, laparoscopic procedures offer new possibilities. The present study is a review of the literature on indications, contraindications and surgical technique of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Evaluations of these initial experiences are favourable, however, due to the small number of patients operated and to the short follow up, a definitive opinion on the role of laparoscopic surgery for adrenalectomy has to be formulated.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
