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Arch Hellen Med, 27(2), March-April 2010, 222-227

ORIGINAL PAPER

Flank approach adrenalectomy. A diachronic procedure

P. TOMOS, S. KYKALOS, L. LEKAKOS, D. PATSOURAS, K. KONSTANTOUDAKIS, E. SPARTALIS, A. PAPACHRISTODOULOU
2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, Medical School, University of Athens, "Laiko" General Hospital, Athens, Greece

OBJECTIVE The surgical approach to the adrenal glands is always a matter of concern. Although laparoscopy is becoming ever more popular, the open approaches have specific indications. The flank approach for adrenalectomy remains a reliable choice.

METHOD In this Department the flank incision was performed as an alternative approach in open surgery of the adrenal glands. Over a period of 3 years 6 patients were operatively treated with flank approach adrenalectomy. The results were analysed and compared to those of other approaches.

RESULTS Data assessment showed that all 6 patients were satisfied with the procedure and the reported operative results show that this approach constitutes a very competitive choice in adrenal surgery.

CONCLUSIONS Flank approach adrenalectomy remains a safe, successful and competitive surgical option.

Key words: Adrenalectomy, Flank approach, Surgical approaches.


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