Retroperitoneoscopic enucleation adrenalectomy: a viable surgical option for small nonsecreting adrenal tumors with low potential of malignancy.

ABSTRACT: Laparoscopic total adrenalectomy has become the standard treatment for adrenal mass. Meanwhile, there has been a growing trend toward laparoscopic adrenal-sparing surgery worldwide to avoid the risk and potential complications of adrenal insufficiency. The objectives of this study were to describe a retroperitoneoscopic adrenal tumor enucleation technique, to assess the clinical outcomes of this technique in the treatment of 20-40 mm nonsecreting adrenal tumor (NAT) with low potential of malignancy, and to provide a feasible choice for patients who have preference on resection. This study was a retrospective analysis of 61 patients with low potential of malignancy in 20-40 mm NAT identified at the first imaging examination or during follow-up. All patients were scheduled for planned enucle

SUBMITTER: Yan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719772 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature