Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Introduction: Once diagnosed and localized, primary hyperaldosteronism responds extremely well to surgical excision.1,2 Currently, laparoscopic adrenalectomy remains the gold standard for treating localized primary hyperaldosteronism. A successful excision requires an accurate diagnosis, proper localization, and meticulous dissection. This video depicts a left adrenalectomy that was removed for primary hyperaldosteronism.