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ea0026p10 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2011

Surgery in adrenocortical carcinoma; importance of national cooperation and centralized surgery

Hermsen I G C , Kerkhofs T M A , Butter G Den , Kievit J , Eijck C , van Dijkum E Nieveen , Haak H R

Introduction: The low incidence rate of adrenocortical carcinoma requires a multidisciplinary approach in which specialised surgery has an essential role as complete resection of the primary tumour is the only chance of cure.In order to improve patient care, insight into surgical results within the ACC population is essential. In 2007, a Dutch Adrenal Network Registry has been created encompassing care and outcome of patients treated for ACC in The Nethe...