Adrenal-sparing laparoscopic surgery for aldosterone-producing adenoma

J Endourol. 1997 Apr;11(2):145-8. doi: 10.1089/end.1997.11.145.

Abstract

We herein present the first case in the literature of enucleation of an aldosterone-producing adenoma by laparoscopy. The indication for adrenal-sparing surgery was bilateral adrenal adenoma. The operation turned out to be easier than laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was cured; split adrenal function tests showed normal function of both adrenal glands.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / metabolism
  • Adenoma / surgery*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adrenalectomy / methods*
  • Adult
  • Aldosterone / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / etiology
  • Hyperaldosteronism / surgery
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*

Substances

  • Aldosterone