Minimally invasive approaches to adrenal Tumors: An up-to-date summary including patient position and port placement of laparoscopic, retroperitoneoscopic, robot-assisted, and single-site adrenalectomy

Marie C. Hupe, Florian Imkamp, Axel S. Merseburger*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Purpose of review: There are multiple minimal invasive approaches to remove the adrenal gland. The purpose of this review is to summarize the most up-to-date findings about laparoscopic, retroperitoneoscopic, robot-assisted, and single-site adrenalectomy, and to define the most common approaches to the adrenal gland. Recent findings: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard to remove adrenal tumors. New approaches are being explored to outperform the advantages of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Summary: Retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy, when performed by skilled surgeons, offers an alternative to the conventional laparoscopic approach, with better outcome. The robot-assisted and single-site approaches still need further studies to fully identify their roles in adrenalectomy.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Opinion in Urology
Volume27
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)56-61
Number of pages6
ISSN0963-0643
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2017

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)

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