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Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma in a Morbidly Obese

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Laparoscopy has become a standard approach for adrenal surgery. Additionally, retroperitoneoscopic techniques have also shown to be effective for adrenal removal. It is known that laparoscopic techniques in the morbidly obese may be challenging; therefore, alternative approaches such as the retroperitoneoscopic may prove to be of value in the morbidly obese.

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  1. Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Service, VA North Texas Healthcare System, 4500 South Lancaster Road (Ste-112), Dallas, TX, 75216, USA

    J. Esteban Varela

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Varela, J.E. Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma in a Morbidly Obese. OBES SURG 19, 1180–1182 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-009-9805-y

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