Abstract
This chapter discusses laparoscopic transabdominal adrenalectomy. The authors review the indications and contraindications for this procedure. Patient preoperative historical factors, biochemical testing, and operative preparation are presented. The authors describe in detail the operative technique including patient positioning, port placement, and procedural steps with special considerations for left versus right adrenalectomy. Finally, postoperative care recommendations are reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 61-72 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319245577 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319245553 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adrenal incidentaloma
- Adrenalectomy
- Adrenocortical carcinoma
- Aldosterone producing adenoma
- Cushing's syndrome
- Laparoscopic
- Minimally invasive
- Pheochromocytoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine