Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: the initial 3 cases.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed on 3 patients with primary aldosteronism. Traction with 2 steel skewers placed subcutaneously over the costal arch was combined with conventional intraperitoneal carbon dioxide gas insufflation. This combination provided a good operative field at 8 mm. Hg insufflation pressure. The laparoscopic approach to the adrenal gland requires neither a large skin and muscle incision nor resection of rib(s), and offers lower morbidity and rapid convalescence. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a new minimally invasive operation for the treatment of adrenal adenoma.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopy