Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal

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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal

Posted On: 07-21-2015

What is Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal?

A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal involves a single retroperitoneal or abdominal incision in order to remove one or both adrenal glands. Special articulating or bent tools are used to provide a triangulated view of the surgical area.

Also Known As:

· Adrenal gland removal

· Adrenalectomy

· Laparoscopic surgery

· LESS

· Keyhole surgery

· Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for adrenal gland removal

· Single-port access laparoscopic surgery for adrenal gland removal

· Single-site laparoscopy (SSL) for adrenal gland removal

· Single-site access (SSA) laparoscopic surgery for adrenal gland removal

Conditions Treated with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal:

Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal may be performed in cases of a benign or malignant adrenal gland tumor.

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) for Adrenal Gland Removal by OrangeCountySurgeons

Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal. Laparoscopic and open adrenalectomies are surgical alternatives to the procedure.

Anesthesia with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal:

Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal:

Possible risks following laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal include swelling, infection, bleeding, damage to nearby organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for there to be an intraoperative switch to a more invasive type of surgery.

Prognosis after Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for Adrenal Gland Removal:

The prognosis for a positive end result following laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal is good. There are fewer complications when compared to traditional surgery, but more experience is needed with the specialized tools.