Laparoscopic hand ‐assisted adrenalectomy for tumours larger than 5 cm

ConclusionHand ‐assisted laparoscopic surgery offers a safe reproducible approach to adrenal surgery combining minimally invasive surgery with tactile integration. Although previously described in small numbers, this represents the largest case series to date. HAL is a safe minimally invasive surgical option for larger tumours, including malignancies. The HAL technique may additionally offer a shorter learning curve for trainee adrenal surgeons.
Source: Clinical Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research