Diagnostics (Oct 2023)

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Tailoring Approaches for the Optimal Resection of Adrenal Tumors

  • Ionela Mihai,
  • Adrian Boicean,
  • Cosmin Adrian Teodoru,
  • Nicolae Grigore,
  • Gabriela Mariana Iancu,
  • Horatiu Dura,
  • Dan Georgian Bratu,
  • Mihai Dan Roman,
  • Cosmin Ioan Mohor,
  • Samuel Bogdan Todor,
  • Cristian Ichim,
  • Ioana Bogdan Mătacuță,
  • Ciprian Băcilă,
  • Nicolae Bacalbașa,
  • Ciprian Nicolae Bolca,
  • Adrian Hașegan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13213351
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 21
p. 3351

Abstract

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In this study, we investigated the outcomes of laparoscopic approaches for adrenal tumor resection in 67 patients from a single center with a median age of 51 (range 40–79). Predominantly comprising women, the majority of patients were overweight or obese. Adrenal tumors larger than 6 cm were mostly treated using the laparoscopic transperitoneal method (p p-value < 0.05). In contrast, patients subjected to the transperitoneal approach experienced minimal complications, though not statistically significant, despite the technique’s intricacy and slower recovery. These findings emphasize the significance of tailoring the surgical approach to individual patient characteristics, with particular emphasis on the tumor size. The choice between the retroperitoneal and transperitoneal methods should be informed by patient-specific attributes to optimize surgical outcomes. This study underscores the need for a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as tumor characteristics and postoperative recovery when determining the most suitable laparoscopic approach for adrenal tumor resection. Ultimately, the pursuit of individualized treatment strategies will contribute to improved patient outcomes in adrenal tumor surgery.

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