Invited Commentary

Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) offers numerous benefits compared with traditional laparoscopic operation. It provides direct access to the retroperitoneal space and can avoid intraperitoneal adhesions from earlier operations. In their article “Contemporary Experience of Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy in the US,” Chiu and colleagues1 described a large experience, including 249 cases in 7 years' time. The authors used this technique for a variety of adrenal pathologies, including pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma, and nonfu nctioning adenomas predominantly.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: New England surgical society article Source Type: research