3D laparoscopic surgery for adrenal tumors
Official title: Three-dimensional Laparoscopic Adrenalectomies for Benign and Malignant Adrenal Tumors
Run by Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta · NCT04905706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether using advanced 3D laparoscopic surgery for removing adrenal tumors can make the surgery safer and more precise for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Girona, Girona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2013 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2033 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | May 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04905706 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with adrenal masses who are scheduled for unilateral 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring emergency surgery, open adrenalectomy, or bilateral adrenalectomies will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of high-quality 3D laparoscopic systems in performing adrenalectomies for patients with adrenal tumors. It aims to address the limitations of conventional 2D laparoscopy, such as poor depth perception and spatial orientation, which can lead to surgical errors and increased operative time. By analyzing outcomes from patients who underwent unilateral 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy, the study seeks to determine if this advanced technology improves surgical precision and patient safety. The study will include data from surgeries performed between January 2013 and December 2033.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing adrenalectomy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results for 3D laparoscopy in various surgical procedures, but its specific application in adrenalectomies remains less explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All adult patients (age ≥ 18 years) * Patients diagnosed with adrenal masses (benign and malignant tumors) * Underwent a unilateral 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy from January 2013 to December 2033. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery. * Open adrenalectomy. * Bilateral adrenalectomies (open or laparoscopy). * Patients who underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy together with another laparoscopic surgical procedure in the same intervention. * Patients without complete follow-up for at least 30 days after hospital discharge.
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta de Girona
Girona, Girona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: José Ignacio Rodríguez-Hermosa, MD, PhD
- Email: jirodriguez.girona.ics@gencat.cat
- Phone: +34 972 94 02 56
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.