Comparison of results of laparoscopic and open surgical techniques in adrenal masses larger than 6 cm

Abstract

Aim: In this study, we aimed to compare the results of conventional and laparoscopic adrenalectomy in patients with adrenal massesgreater than 6 cm.Material and Methods: Thirty-six patients with tumor size greater than 6 cm who underwent adrenalectomy between January2011 and January 2018 were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups as Group 1 conventional and Group 2Laparoscopic surgery. The two groups were retrospectively compared in terms of age, sex, mass localization, mass size, durationof operation, amount of bleeding, duration of hospitalization, duration of onset of food intake, perioperative mortality, early periodcomplications and re-admission to the hospital within 90 days. P