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Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Does Size Matter?

Curēus 2020 August 21
OBJECTIVE:  Open adrenalectomy (OA) is considered to be the standard care for large adrenal tumors. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) using laparoscopic technique is considered for many patients in the modern era. Robot assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy (RALA) can be an extremely useful tool which will negate the disadvantage of laparoscopic method. The aim of the present study is to determine whether adrenal tumor size and laterality have an impact on patients undergoing RALA with respect to perioperative and postoperative outcomes.  Methods: During the study period, 38 patients who underwent RALA in a tertiary care center were considered for retrospectively analysis. The study populations were subdivided into distinctive groups based on the tumor size (<5 cm and ≥5 cm, <8 cm and ≥8 cm), and side (right and left side). For all the subgroups, perioperative and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Perioperative and postoperative outcomes were assessed between patient groups, group a) <5 cm and ≥5 cm tumor, group b) <8 cm and ≥8 cm, and group c) laterality (right vs left).

RESULTS:  None of the patients showed any differences. In the current study, the conversion rate, readmission, and mortality were not observed. No major complications were noted.

CONCLUSION:  RALA appears to be an extremely viable alternative to MIS using laparoscopic technique. The operative time, console time, blood loss, complication rates, and stay were extremely minimal irrespective of the size or laterality of the adrenal tumor.

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