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Laparoscopic transabdominal anterior bilateral adrenalectomy (La-TABA): an alternative approach for severe Cushing’s syndrome
Severe uncontrolled Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is an acute life-threatening condition. As it is often not responsive to medical therapy, emergency...
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Unilateral adrenalectomy for a drug-resistant bilateral primary aldosteronism with heart failure: pathophysiology and surgical indication
BackgroundPatients with bilateral primary aldosteronism (PA) generally are treated with antihypertensive drugs, but optimal treatment for patients...
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Differences in morbidity and mortality between unilateral adrenalectomy for adrenal Cushing’s syndrome and bilateral adrenalectomy for therapy refractory extra-adrenal Cushing’s syndrome
PurposeIn selected cases of severe Cushing’s syndrome due to uncontrolled ACTH secretion, bilateral adrenalectomy appears unavoidable. Compared with...
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone test predicts the outcome of unilateral adrenalectomy in primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia
PurposePrimary bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (PBMAH) is associated with hypercortisolism and a heterogeneous clinical expression in terms of cortisol...
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The effect of unilateral adrenalectomy on patients with primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia
PurposeTo evaluate the long-term effect of unilateral adrenalectomy (uADX) on patients with primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia...
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Cushing’s disease: role of bilateral adrenalectomy
IntroductionLaparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy (BAD) is one of the treatments of Cushing’s Disease (CD), but its indications and outcome is debated.
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Unilateral or bilateral adrenalectomy in PPNAD: six cases from a single family followed up over 40 years
The most frequent endocrine Carney complex manifestation is a bilateral primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease and bilateral adrenalectomy...
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Unilateral Adrenalectomy for Primary Aldosteronism Due to Bilateral Adrenal Disease Can Result in Resolution of Hypokalemia and Amelioration of Hypertension
BackgroundBilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (IHA) is responsible for 60% of primary aldosteronism (PA) cases. Medical management is standard of...
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Comparative outcomes and prognostic indicators in adrenalectomy for adrenal metastasis
PurposeThe indications for adrenalectomy and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal metastasis are controversial. This study aimed to...
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Bilateral adrenal metastases from renal cell carcinoma after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
Renal cell carcinoma often metastasizes to the adrenals; however, bilateral adrenal metastases are rare. We here report a patient with bilateral...
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A novel method of tunneling retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy: a prospective study
BackgroundTo introduce the surgical technique and our team’s extensive experience with tunnel method in laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
Methods ...
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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: The European Experience
Purpose of ReviewTo summarize the current European-based literature and find answers regarding whether there is any specific condition in which...
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Unexpected exacerbation of cryptococcal meningitis after unilateral adrenalectomy in a PMAH patient: a case report and literature review
BackgroundPrimary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PMAH) combined with infection by an opportunistic pathogen is complicated. Clinical...
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Risk factors for postoperative fever after laparoscopic adrenalectomy focusing on hormones produced: a case control study
BackgroundLaparoscopic adrenalectomy is widely performed for a number of hormone-producing tumors and postoperative management depends on the...
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Unilateral adrenalectomy partially improved hyperglycemia in a patient with primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia
Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PBMAH) is characterized by bilateral multiple adrenal macro-nodules that often cause mild...
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Patient satisfaction analysis of robot-assisted minimally invasive adrenalectomy: a single-center retrospective study
The objective of this study is to compare the satisfaction of patients undergoing robot-assisted retroperitoneal laparoscopy adrenalectomy under the...
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Severe osteoporosis in a young man with bilateral Cushing’s syndrome: a case report
BackgroundThe diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome is challenging; however, through the clinical picture and the search for secondary causes of...
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The role of the adrenalectomy in the management of pheochromocytoma: the experience of a Portuguese referral center
PurposePheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor. Despite the low incidence, these tumors are of indisputable importance. This study aimed to...
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Robotic Lateral Trans-Abdominal Adrenalectomy: Current Status
Purpose of ReviewAdrenal tumor surgery is routinely performed by minimal invasive surgery. We aim to over-view of updates on lateral approach for...
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Primary bilateral macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia (PBMAH) patient with ARMC5 mutations
BackgroundPrimary bilateral macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia (PBMAH) is a highly heterogeneous disease with divergent manifestations ranging...
