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ArticleAsian journal of urology2023

Robot-assisted adrenalectomy: Step-by-step technique and surgical outcomes at a high-volume robotic center.

Federico Piramide, Carlo Andrea Bravi, Marco Paciotti, Luca Sarchi, Luigi Nocera, Adele Piro, Maria Peraire Lores, Eleonora Balestrazzi, Angelo Mottaran, Rui Farinha and 7 more

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Article in Asian journal of urology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Federico PiramideDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Carlo Andrea BraviDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Marco PaciottiDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Luca SarchiDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Luigi NoceraDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Adele PiroDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Maria Peraire LoresDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Eleonora BalestrazziDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Angelo MottaranDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Rui FarinhaORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium.
Hubert NicolasUrological Department, La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium.
Pieter De BackerORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium.
Frederiek D'hondtDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Peter SchattemanDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Ruben De GrooteDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Geert De NaeyerDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Alexandre MottrieDepartment of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.

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Abstract

Objective: In the last years, robotic surgery was introduced in several different settings with good perioperative results. However, its role in the management of adrenal masses is still debated. In order to provide a contribution to this field, we described our step-by-step technique for robotic adrenalectomy (RA) and related modifications according to the type of adrenal mass treated. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 27 consecutive patients who underwent RA at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw hospital (Aalst, Belgium) between January 2009 and October 2022. Demographic, intra- and post-operative, and pathological data were retrieved from our prospectively maintained institutional database. Continuous variables are summarized as median and interquartile range (IQR). Categorical variables are reported as frequencies (percentages). Results: Twenty-seven patients underwent RA were included in the study. Median age, body mass index, and Charlson's comorbidity index were 61 (IQR: 49-71) years, 26 (IQR: 24-29) kg/m Conclusion: We described our step-by-step technique for RA, which can be safely performed even in case of high challenging settings as malignant tumors, pheochromocytoma, and large masses. The standardization of perioperative protocol should be encouraged to maximize the outcomes of this complex surgical procedure.

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AdrenalectomyMalignantPheochromocytomaRoboticsSurgical technique

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PMCPMC10659974

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