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Adrenalectomy
Researchers at University of Glasgow release new data on adrenalectomy
April 22nd, 2008
According to recent research from Scotland, " Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) has been shown to reduce hospital stay and morbidity when compared to open adrenalectomy (OA). It is uncertain if the laparoscopic resection of large (>= 6 cm) potentially malignant adrenal tumours is appropriate due to concern over incomplete resection and local recurrence." "The aim of the present study was to compare the outcomes of LA for tumours >= 6 cm with those < 6 cm. Details of all patients referred with adrenal tumours between January 1999 and January 2006 had been recorded prospectively on a database. LA was performed using a lateral transabdominal approach....
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-04-22)
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