Yes: The recovery from the operation will be similar from the standpoint of postoperative pain. However, the technical aspects of this operation are very different--this is considered an "advanced" laparoscopic procedure. I advise you to seek out a surgeon with considerable experience in laparoscopic adrenal surgery.
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No: That is a much bigger procedure.
Answered 4/3/2013
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