Table 1. Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients with or without adrenohepatic adhesion.
| Characteristic | With adhesion (n=11) | Without adhesion (n=66) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 52.8±13.9 | 52.4±12.1 | 0.91 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 6 (54.5) | 21 (31.8) | 0.18 |
| Female | 5 (45.5) | 45 (68.2) | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.2±3.8 | 23.4±3.9 | 0.89 |
| History of abdominal surgery | 1 (9.1) | 12 (18.2) | 0.68 |
| Tumor type | |||
| Primary aldosteronism | 6 (54.5) | 25 (37.9) | 0.39 |
| Pheochromocytoma | 3 (27.3) | 14 (21.2) | |
| Cushing's syndrome | 1 (9.1) | 21 (31.8) | |
| Non-functioning | 1 (9.1) | 6 (9.1) | |
| Tumor size (mm) | 14.2±12.5 | 25.9±16.0 | 0.02* |
| Operative time (min) | 177.6±33.3 | 186.9±56.1 | 0.59 |
| Estimated blood loss (g) | 13.6±23.4 | 20.8±62.6 | 0.71 |
| Intraoperative complications | |||
| Liver injury | 5 (45.5) | 2 (3.0) | <0.01* |
| Tumor rupture | 1 (9.1) | 0 (0.0) | 0.35 |
| Postoperative complications | |||
| All | 0 (0.0) | 3 (4.5) | 1.00 |
| Major (grade≥III) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1.00 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation, number (%), or number only.
*p<0.05.