Total versus partial adrenalectomy in bilateral pheochromocytoma - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In patients with bilateral pheochromocytoma, partial adrenalectomy offers the chance to preserve adrenal function and avoid the need for lifelong steroid supplementation. However, the risk of tumour recurrence raises questions about this procedure. The aim of our study was to compare partial and total adrenalectomy in bilateral pheochromocytoma through a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic search was carried out using databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, CENTRAL) and registers of clinical trials (ClinicalTrials.gov, European Trials Register, WHO International Trials Registry Platform). This meta-analysis included studies up to July 2022 without language restrictions. A random effects model meta-analysis was performed to assess

SUBMITTER: Zawadzka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043479 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature