Bilateral simultaneous laparoscopic adrenalectomy in Cushing's syndrome: safe, effective, and curative.

Introduction: Surgical morbidity and mortality rates are high in patients with Cushing's syndrome. Nevertheless, simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is feasible in these patients with less morbidity and good long-term results.

Background And Results: Consecutive 22 patients who underwent LA for Cushing's syndrome between 2003 and 2010 in our institute were retrospectively studied.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy --- is it any different in phaeochromocytoma and non-phaeochromocytoma?

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for phaeochromocytoma is a feasible, safe and effective treatment. The effects of associated catecholamine release render LA more challenging, although with comparable morbidity to LA for other diseases of the adrenal gland.

Methods: Data from case records of 44 patients who underwent LAs between May 2002 and May 2006 were analysed retrospectively.

Solitary fibrous tumour of prostate: evaluation and management of a rare tumour.

Solitary fibrous tumours, which are commonly described as arising from the pleura, are rarely seen in the lower urinary tract. Although malignant changes have been reported, these tumours are usually benign. This case report discusses the radiological features, management strategy and histopathology of a solitary fibrous tumour arising from the prostate.