Laparoscopic Curative Resection of Pheochromocytomas
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Feasibility of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Large Pheochromocytomas
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The majority of surgeons consider large and potentially malignant pheochromocytomas an absolute contraindication for laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the risks and outcomes of LA in patients with this anomaly. METHODS Five patients (2 males, 3 females) with large (>6 cm) pheochromocytomas were selected. Preoperative investigation...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Surgery
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0003-4932
DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000164175.26785.06