Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors via transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approaches:A report of 56 cases
- VernacularTitle:经腹、经后腹腔途径腹腔镜肾上腺肿瘤切除术(附56例报告)
- Author:
Jianlin YUAN
;
He WANG
;
Yuntao ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopy;
Adrenal gland neoplasm;
Adrenalectomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To summarize the clinical experience of retroperitoneal and transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors.Methods Laparoscopic adrenalectomy was carried out in 56 cases of adrenal tumors via transperitoneal(10 cases) or retroperitoneal(46 cases) approaches.For transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy,the operation was performed through 3 abdominal trocars.After the peritoneum and the Gerota's fascia were opened,the adrenal gland or tumor were disconnected near the upper polar of the kidney.Then the tumor was removed by using the LigaSure system and a harmonic scalpel.For retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy,a self-made balloon was used to dilate the retroperitoneal space.Then the Gerota's fascia was opened and the tumor was removed by using the LigaSure system and a harmonic scalpel. Results Of the 10 cases of transperitoneal adrenalectomy,conversions to open surgery were required in 3 cases because of extensive abdominal adhesion;of the 46 cases of retroperitoneal adrenalectomy,a conversion to open surgery was needed in 1 case because of massive hemorrhage of the inferior vena cava.Of the remaining 52 cases,the intraoperative blood loss was 20~200 ml(mean,70 ml) and no blood transfusion was needed.The operation time was 40~200 min(mean,110 min).The postoperative hospital stay was 3~8 d (mean,5.4 d).Follow-up for(6~36) months(mean,8 months) in 52 cases showed no tumor recurrence and metastasis.Conclusions Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has advantages of reliable effects,minimal invasion,rapid recovery,and short hospital stay.This procedure can be used as the first choice for the treatment of adrenal tumors.
