Implications of Conversion during Attempted Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy for Adrenocortical Carcinoma.

CONCLUSIONS: ACC is a rare tumor for which adequate oncologic resection is the only chance for cure. Given the relatively high rate of conversion and its associated inferior survival, open resection should be considered standard of care for known or suspected ACC.
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Source: Ann Oncol - July 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Delozier OM, Stiles ZE, Deschner BW, Drake JA, Deneve JL, Glazer ES, Tsao MW, Yakoub D, Dickson PV Tags: Ann Surg Oncol Source Type: research