Open AccessImproved Quality of Life, Blood Pressure, and Biochemical Status Following Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Unilateral Primary Aldosteronism
Author(s) -
Norlela Sukor,
C. Kogovsek,
Richard D. Gordon,
D. Robson,
Michael Stowasser
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2009-1763
Subject(s) - primary aldosteronism , medicine , adrenalectomy , vitality , quality of life (healthcare) , blood pressure , aldosterone , hypokalemia , population , plasma renin activity , mental health , hyperaldosteronism , urology , renin–angiotensin system , psychiatry , nursing , philosophy , environmental health , theology
In 22 patients with unilateral primary aldosteronism (UPA), unilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy (ADX) not only corrected hypokalemia and led to cure or improvement of hypertension, but also significantly improved quality of life (QOL).
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