BACKGROUND Teratoma is a germ-cell tumor that commonly affects the gonads. Its components originate in the ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. Extragonadal occurrence is rare. Teratomas confined to the adrenal gland are exceptional; only 3 cases have been reported in the English-language literature. We report 2 cases of mature teratomas of the adrenal gland that were laparoscopically excised. M...

BACKGROUND Large adrenal tumors were initially believed to be a relative contraindication to laparoscopic adrenalectomy. METHODS Here we discuss the case of a 42-year-old female with a 12-cm adrenal mass. RESULTS The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection, and pathology revealed a cavernous hemangioma, a rare benign tumor of the adrenal gland. CONCLUSION The following is a di...

Background: Robotic adrenalectomy offers several clinical benefits if compared with laparoscopic adrenalectomy; however, its superiority is still under debate. The aim of this study was the investigation differences between two techniques, and a comparison when approaching right or left side adrenal lesions further conducted. Materials Methods: All patients undergoing robotic unilateral at our ...

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...