Technique of retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma:report of 78 cases
- VernacularTitle:后腹腔镜肾上腺嗜铬细胞瘤切除78例
- Author:
Nan ZHANG
;
Lei JIN
;
Zhenbo ZHAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
adrenal glands;
pheochromocytoma;
laparoscopy
- From:
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
2001;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the technique and clinical effect of retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma.Methods A total of 78 patients received roperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma from March 2006 to June 2008.Retroperitoneal space was enlarged routinely with patient in lateral decubitus position.After adequate retroperitoneal space was created,three relatively bloodless planes were orderly entered for exposure and separation of the adrenal gland and tumor.The first dissection plane was between the psoas and posterior Gerota's fascia.The subsequent dissections were proceeded in the plane between anterior Gerota's fascia and perirenal fat.The third dissection plane was between the adrenal gland and upper pole of kidney.The tumor and parts of adrenal glands were then excised.Results A1l operations were successful.The mean operative time and estimated blood loss were 145?53min and 100?49 ml,with no blood transfusion,and no conversion to open surgery.The mean postoperative analgesic(pethidine) consumption was 57?38mg.Time for oral intake of food and ambulation after operation were 1.6?0.5d and 1.5?0.3d,respectively.The mean postoperative hospital stay was 5.8?1.9d.No major intraoperative complications occurred.Conspicuous fluctuation of blood pressure(≥50mmHg) was observed in 49 patients during operation.56 patients were followed up,and no recurrence or metastasis of the tumor was found during a follow-up period of 12.3?8.7 months in average(range from 2 to 26 months).Conclusions With adequate preparations,retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma(≤6cm) is a safe and effective procedure in the hand of an exparienced surgeon since it gives a clear operative field,adequate space for manipulation,distinct anatomic landmark and minimal agitation.
