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The Emerging Role of Robotics in Adrenal Surgery

Current Urology Reports volume 11, pages 38–43 (2010)Cite this article

Abstract

Robotic surgery is being performed more frequently for a variety of urologic procedures. Since the first robotic adrenalectomy less than a decade ago, this modality has gained increased acceptance in the urologic community and has been employed with increased frequency in minimally invasive centers. This review evaluates the current literature on robotic adrenalectomy, its indications, as well as its advantages and limitations compared with other forms of surgical management of adrenal pathology.

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    James S. Rosoff, Brandon J. Otto & Joseph J. Del Pizzo

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Rosoff, J.S., Otto, B.J. & Del Pizzo, J.J. The Emerging Role of Robotics in Adrenal Surgery. Curr Urol Rep 11, 38–43 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-009-0079-7

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Keywords

  • Adrenalectomy
  • Robotics
  • Minimally invasive