Abstract
Adrenal surgery encompasses procedures for a variety of conditions that typically produce an adrenal mass either unilaterally (most commonly) or bilaterally. The approach to adrenal surgery has undergone a revolution with the advent and development of laparoscopic surgery, although not all adrenal surgery is appropriate, nor safe, using this technique. This chapter aims to provide information concerning complications, risks, and consequences of adrenal surgery. For other procedures, refer to other relevant chapters and volumes.
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Open Adrenalectomy
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Thompson, S., Walsh, D., Coventry, B.J. (2014). Adrenal Gland Surgery. In: Coventry, B. (eds) Breast, Endocrine and Surgical Oncology. Surgery: Complications, Risks and Consequences. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5421-1_4
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