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Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for a Large Pheochromocytoma in a Morbidly Obese Patient

Authors: Rodríguez-Hermosa, José1; Roig-García, Josep2; Gironès-Vilà, Jordi2; Ruiz-Feliú, Bartomeu3; Costa-Lima, Elisabet4; Recasens-Sala, Mònica4; Codina-Cazador, Antoni5

Source: Obesity Surgery, Volume 20, Number 8, August 2010 , pp. 1195-1197(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The high prevalence of obesity is associated with diverse health problems, including endocrine disorders. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the preferred approach for removal of the adrenal gland, but several authors still debate the role of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in pheochromocytoma. We describe a case of a morbidly obese man (weight, 142 kg; body mass index, 40.2 kg/m2) who underwent elective laparoscopic adrenalectomy for a large right pheochromocytoma without incidences.

Keywords: Pheochromocytoma; Morbid obesity; Laparoscopic adrenalectomy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9744-z

Affiliations: 1: Endocrine Surgery Section, University Hospital Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain, Email: joserod@eresmas.net 2: Endocrine Surgery Section, University Hospital Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain 3: Bariatric Surgery Section, University Hospital Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain 4: Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain 5: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain

Publication date: 2010-08-01

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