Robotic adrenalectomy versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

Introduction:The application of robotic adrenalectomy (RA) has been increasing. However, there is still controversy about whether RA is more feasible than laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for pheochromocytoma (PHEO). Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of RA vs. LA for PHEO. Material and methods: A literature search of the PubMed, Ovid, and Scopus databases was performed to identify eligible studies up to April 2021. All studies comparing RA versus LA for PHEO were included. Data were analysed using the Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager (RevMan) 5.4 software.

Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy versus transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

“…With the development of technological instruments and surgical skills, minimally invasive surgery has been progressing [ 5 ]. Even with advances in robotic surgery, robotic adrenalectomy is becoming more common [ 6 ]. Laparoscopic surgery mainly consists of two approaches: transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (TLA) and retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (RLA).…”