Risk factors for open conversion of lateral transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy: retrospective cohort study of the Spanish Adrenal Surgery Group (SASG)

Background Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the standard of care for treating adrenal tumors. Conversion from laparoscopic adrenalectomy to an open approach during surgery may be necessary in some cases. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for open conversion of laparoscopic adrenalectomy.