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SUBMITTER: Arezzo A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6517116 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arezzo Alberto A Bullano Alberto A Cochetti Giovanni G Cirocchi Roberto R Randolph Justus J Mearini Ettore E Evangelista Andrea A Ciccone Giovannino G Bonjer H Jaap HJ Morino Mario M
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20181230
<h4>Background</h4>Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is an accepted treatment worldwide for adrenal gland disease in adults. The transperitoneal approach is more common. The retroperitoneal approach may be preferred, to avoid entering the peritoneum, but no clear advantage has been demonstrated so far.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the effects of laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy (LTPA) versus laparoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy (LRPA) for adrenal tumours in adults.<h4>Search methods</h4> ...[more]