An update of posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy – Case series

•Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) has advantages over transperitoneal approach.•Operative time and in-hospital days are influenced by surgeon’s experience.•Conversion rate, morbidity and mortality are stable with experience.•A fast-operative time may justify the low morbidity.•PRA...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2020-01, Vol.71, p.120-125
Main Authors: Costa Almeida, Carlos E., Caroço, Teresa, Silva, Marta A., Baião, José M., Costa, Ana, Albano, Miguel N., Louro, João M., Carvalho, Luis F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adrenal
Endocrine
Minimal invasive surgery
Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy
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Summary:•Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) has advantages over transperitoneal approach.•Operative time and in-hospital days are influenced by surgeon’s experience.•Conversion rate, morbidity and mortality are stable with experience.•A fast-operative time may justify the low morbidity.•PRA has a small learning curve, is feasible and safe. Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) has advantages over transperitoneal approach. A second group of 10 patients is analyzed and compared with the first 10 procedures. Conclusions on feasibility, safety and learning curve are taken. A retrospective analysis of a second group of 10 patients submitted to PRA was conducted. All patients with functioning and non-functioning adrenal tumors
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.04.101