Laparoscopic vs robotic surgery for adrenal gland removal
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic vs robotic) to remove an adrenal gland. It aims to see which approach leads to better recovery and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have an adrenal tumor or other adrenal problem that needs surgical removal.
- Your surgery is planned to be minimally invasive (small cuts, not a large open incision).
- You are not having open surgery due to imaging showing possible aggressive cancer.
- You do not have a history of many abdominal surgeries that would prevent a minimally invasive approach.
- Your surgery is planned to remove the whole adrenal gland, not just part of it.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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