Table 2.
Retrospective series of open adrenalectomies.
| Author | Total number of malignant cases | Mean tumor size (cm) | Duration of followup (months) | Recurrence rate | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez et al., 2005 [19] | 133 ACC | NR | 28 | 51% | Median survival duration: 34 months |
| Crucitti et al., 1996 [20] | 91 ACC | NR | NR | 15% | Median survival duration: 28 months |
| Terzolo et al. [21, 22] | 55 ACC | 10 | 67 | 90 | Median survival duration: 52 months |
| 75 ACC | 10 | 43 | 73 | Median survival duration: 67 months | |
| Icard et al., 2001 [17] | 253 ACC | 12 | NR | NR | 5 year survival: 38% |
| Kendrick et al., 2001 [23] | 58 ACC | 12.5 | 53 | 51 | 5 year survival: 37% |