eAbstract: Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Clinical and Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome
This study determined that posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe procedure for patients with Cushing's syndrome.
Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Clinical and Subclinical Cushing’s Syndrome
Journal: World Journal of Surgery (February 2010)
Authors: Alesina PF, Hommeltenberg S, Meier B, et al.
Purpose: To examine the safety and efficacy of posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in patients with Cushing’s syndrome.
Results: The mortality rate for the procedures was zero, and no complications occurred. The researchers concluded that “the posterior retroperitoneoscopic approach is fast and safe even in patients with Cushing’s syndrome.”
