Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for malignancy - 18/08/11
: F.A.C.S.Abstract |
The superiority of the minimally invasive approach to adrenal resections has been well documented for benign pathology. With technical advances and increased experience, surgeons have successfully performed laparoscopic adrenalectomies for metastatic and primary malignancies of the adrenal gland. The technique of laparoscopic adrenalectomy as it pertains to malignant lesions is presented. A review of the literature demonstrates the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for metastatic colorectal, lung, and renal tumors. For primary adrenal malignancies, radical resections can be effectively performed laparoscopically; however, continued long-term follow-up is needed to establish the minimally invasive technique as the preferred approach.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Laparoscopy, Adrenalectomy, Adrenal gland neoplasms, Adrenocortical carcinoma, Pheochromocytoma, Adenocarcinoma
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Vol 189 - N° 4
P. 405-411 - avril 2005 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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