Robot-assisted adrenalectomy. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Currently laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is regarded as the preferred surgical approach for the management of most adrenal surgical disorders. Despite the benefits of LA, the procedure has shortcomings that are shared by other laparoscopic techniques. Commonly noted problems include the absence of 3-dimensional perception, reduced dexterity, and poor ergonomics for the surgeon. Recently, robotic technology has been introduced into laparoscopic clinical practice. The requirement for precise surgery in adrenalectomy is important, and the introduction of robotically assisted LA offers new possibilities. This review summarizes current available data regarding robotic adrenalectomy, including its indications, advantages, limitations, and comparison with conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy. See the videos, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A33, Supplemental Digital Content 2, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A34 and Supplemental Digital Content 3, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A35.

publication date

  • August 1, 2011

Research

keywords

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Robotics

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 80052244314

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/SLE.0b013e3182270b0a

PubMed ID

  • 21857473

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 21

issue

  • 4