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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in pheochromocytoma and Cushing's syndrome. Reflections about two case reports.
Meurisse, Michel; Joris, Jean; Hamoir, Etienne et al.
1994In Acta Chirurgica Belgica, 94 (6), p. 301-6
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Keywords :
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis/surgery; Adrenalectomy/methods; Adult; Cushing Syndrome/surgery; Female; Hemodynamics; Humans; Intraoperative Period; Laparoscopy/methods; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Nicardipine/administration & dosage; Pheochromocytoma/diagnosis/surgery; Tomography, Emission-Computed
Abstract :
[en] Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is possible as well on the left as on the right side using a percutaneous transabdominal approach. The exposure of the glands seems better than it could be achieved with an open method. In combination with intraoperative infusion of nicardipine, a calcium-channel blocker, the laparoscopic removal of a pheochromocytoma was performed safely and under stable conditions. In case of Cushing's syndrome, the laparoscopic approach reduces the problems related to poor healing. In all cases of laparoscopic adrenalectomy, this approach could offer the clear advantages of smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain and incisional discomfort as well as complications related to large and invasive procedure and finally allows quicker recovery. Moreover, conversion to open surgery remains always possible, if needed.
Disciplines :
Anesthesia & intensive care
Surgery
Author, co-author :
Meurisse, Michel ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation
Joris, Jean ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Anesthésie et réanimation
Hamoir, Etienne ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation
Bonnet, Pierre  ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Urologie
Melon, Pierre ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Cardiologie
Jacquet, N.
Language :
English
Title :
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in pheochromocytoma and Cushing's syndrome. Reflections about two case reports.
Publication date :
1994
Journal title :
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
ISSN :
1784-3421
eISSN :
2577-0160
Publisher :
Acta Medica Belgica, Bruxelles, Belgium
Volume :
94
Issue :
6
Pages :
301-6
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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