Risk factors for complications after adrenalectomy: results from a comprehensive national database.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Most knowledge regarding outcome after adrenal surgery stems from retrospective studies reported by highly specialized centres. The aim of this study was to report a national experience of adrenalectomy with particular attention to predictive factors for postoperative complications, conversion from endoscopic to open surgery and length of hospital stay.

Methods

Adrenalectomies reported in the Scandinavian Quality Register for Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal Surgery (SQRTPA) 2009-2014 were included. Risk factors for complications, conversion and hospital stay >3 days were assessed using univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis.

Results

There were 659 operations. Endoscopic adrenalectomy was performed in 513 (77.8%) operations and almost half

SUBMITTER: Thompson LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5346413 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature