Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy in a Patient with Conn's Syndrome.

Abstract

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has the advantage of reduced blood loss, early convalescence, and shorter hospital stays. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach was first demonstrated by Mercan et al. in 1995 and is easier for adrenal pathologies. Adrenal-preserving surgeries may prevent adrenal insufficiency from developing over long time. There are many studies in the literature which have compared the appropriate approach and the extent of resection for the functional adrenal tumor. But it remains unclear which is the optimal option. Here we present a video of laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy by a retroperitoneal approach in a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism.