Feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large pheochromocytomas.

Background And Objectives: The majority of surgeons consider large and potentially malignant pheochromocytomas an absolute contraindication for laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the risks and outcomes of LA in patients with this anomaly.

Methods: Five patients (2 males, 3 females) with large (>6 cm) pheochromocytomas were selected.