Key result
Partial adrenalectomy for small adrenal masses resulted in a 3% recurrence rate, with more than 90% of patients remaining steroid independent.
Why the study?
Does partial adrenalectomy provide safe perioperative outcomes and prevent recurrence in patients with small adrenal masses?
Systematic Review (n=417)
Does partial adrenalectomy provide safe perioperative outcomes and prevent recurrence in patients with small adrenal masses?
Partial adrenalectomy for small adrenal masses is associated with a low recurrence rate and high rate of steroid independence, supporting its use as first-line therapy.
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Supports partial adrenalectomy to preserve steroid independence in small adrenal masses; extends Level 1 synthesis but leaves direct RCT comparison open.
Kaye et al. (2010) conducted a systematic review in Small adrenal tumors (n=417). Partial adrenalectomy vs. Total adrenalectomy was evaluated on Recurrence rate. Partial adrenalectomy for small adrenal masses resulted in a 3% recurrence rate, with more than 90% of patients remaining steroid independent.
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