Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: First Single-Center Experience in the Balkans.

Introduction: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the preferred approach for removal of the adrenal gland for the management of benign or malignant functioning or nonfunctioning adrenal masses. We aimed to present our initial experience with this procedure. In addition, we compare the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic (LA) vs.

Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Insulin Resistance in Postmenopausal Diabetic Women.

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is closely associated with diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, increased visceral fat in menopause is also associated with IR, which makes postmenopausal diabetic women in a big risk for cardiovascular diseases. There are conflicting reports about the effects on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on IR.

Fine Needle Aspiration in Thyroid Nodules - One Year Experience.

Aim: To estimate suspect nodule for benign or malignant characteristics, and to verify cytological features of the node with the fine needle aspiration (FNA) under ultrasound.

Design: A total of 106 patients were analyzed. FNA biopsy was performed at outpatient clinic via ultrasound.

Subclinical hypothyroidism and risk to carotid atherosclerosis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess whether subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is associated with carotid atherosclerosis, as well as dyslipidemia, and arterial hypertension.

Subjects And Methods: The study included 69 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed SCH, and 30 matched healthy controls. Body mass index (BMI), TSH, fT4, antibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPOabs), lipids, blood pressure, mean and maximum carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) were determined in all participants.