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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: The European Experience

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Purpose of Review

To summarize the current European-based literature and find answers regarding whether there is any specific condition in which robotic adrenalectomy is superior.

Recent Findings

For the resection of the adrenal glands, laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard technique worldwide. With the widespread use of robotic technology in surgery, robotic adrenalectomy has become more popular. The safety and feasibility of robotic adrenalectomy has been shown in several studies. However, despite its technical advantages, robotic surgery has not yet shown a significant supremacy over laparoscopic surgery in terms of surgical outcomes.

Summary

The robotic adrenalectomy is a safe and feasible technique, similar to conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Patients with specific conditions may benefit from robotic surgery. Yet, the high-quality data are still scant.

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  3. Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ege University, 35040, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey

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Vatansever, S., Ağcaoğlu, O. & Makay, Ö. Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: The European Experience. Curr Surg Rep 10, 193–200 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40137-022-00338-5

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