Laparoscopic management of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma.

Purpose: Laparoscopic management of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma presents a unique surgical challenge due to variable anatomical presentation and potential catecholamine surge during operative manipulation. We report our experience with laparoscopic removal of extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas.

Materials And Methods: Between 1999 and 2002, 5 patients presented with retroperitoneal extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas.