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Adrenalectomy

New research on adrenalectomy from University of Ottawa summarized

Published in Telemedicine Week, October 13th, 2009

"We report our experience at The Ottawa Hospital with outpatient laparoscopic adrenalectomy. We report a single surgeon experience," scientists writing in the journal Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques report.

"Seventeen consecutive outpatient laparoscopic adrenalectomy were performed between 1994 and 2006. Specific selection criteria were applied. Postoperatively patients were monitored and assessed before discharge. Full discharge instructions were provided. A prescription for analgesic was given. A call back system was put in place. The first postoperative office visit was scheduled within 7 days of surgery. Twelve of 17 patients were...

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