Minimally invasive approach to the adrenal gland in obese patients with Cushing’s syndrome
Introduction: The combination of Cushing’s syndrome and obesity, one of the most common manifestations of the syndrome itself, may be associated with the worsening of post-operative outcomes in case of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. This study focused on the laparoscopic treatment of Cushing’s syndrome with the purpose to identify any relevant difference between morbidly obese, mildly obese and non-obese patients. Material and methods: Patients were retrospectively divided into three groups according to their Body Mass Index (BMI).