Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Large Adrenal Masses: Pushing the Envelope
Boylu U et al. - Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a feasible procedure for large masses but results in longer operative times and higher total blood loss when compared with results for masses smaller than 8cm. Our findings suggest, however, that laparoscopic adrenalectomy for masses larger than 8cm can produce comparable results concerning hospital stay, conversion to open surgery rate, and pathologic outcome in comparison with results for adrenal masses smaller than 8cm. [more...]
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