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Preoperative virtual simulation of adrenal tumors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18253779     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Retroperitoneal endoscopic adrenalectomy (EA) is recognized as a principal procedure for benign adrenal tumors. However, a limited visual field and a narrow working space make this approach difficult, particularly in cases of obese patients or small tumors. Using multidetector row CT (MD-CT), this study investigated the use of preoperative virtual simulation (PVS) to identify tumor and central vein locations for EA, and verified these findings during EA surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study enrolled 11 cases comprising 10 adrenal adenomas and one ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia admitted to Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan, between November 2003 and October 2006. Patients were evaluated in a lateral bending position using MD-CT. 3D PVS images of ribs, vertebrae, kidneys, and adrenal tumors were generated and compared with real images obtained during EA. RESULTS: The PVS images clearly showed the relative locations of the adrenal tumor, kidney, and adjacent anatomical structures. These locations were verified during EA. The central vein was identified in the PVS images in all cases. Information derived from the PVS images assisted in the performance of EA surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative 3D-simulation images using MD-CT contributed to the safety and efficiency of performing EAs.
Authors:
Mikio Shiozawa; Naohiro Sata; Kazuyuki Endo; Masaru Koizumi; Yosikazu Yasuda; Hideo Nagai; Hiroshi Takakusaki
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Abdominal imaging     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1432-0509     ISO Abbreviation:  Abdom Imaging     Publication Date:    2009 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-09     Completed Date:  2009-03-31     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9303672     Medline TA:  Abdom Imaging     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  113-20     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan. shiozawa@jichi.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology,  radiography*,  surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenocortical Adenoma / pathology,  radiography*,  surgery
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Laparoscopy
Male
Middle Aged
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
User-Computer Interface

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