Laparoscopic Excision of Complicated Urachal Cyst in Child.
- Author:
Ill Young SEO
1
;
Seung Chol PARK
;
Sang Jin OH
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Urachal cyst;
Laparoscopy
- MeSH:
Child*;
Convalescence;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Male;
Recurrence;
Urachal Cyst*;
Urachus;
Urinary Bladder
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(3):324-326
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A complicated urachal cyst requires surgical excision to prevent symptom recurrence and complications, most notably malignant degeneration. However, a traditional open excision is associated with significant morbidity and prolonged convalescence, especially in children. A seven year old male, with a complicated urachal cyst, underwent a laparoscopic excision of the urachal remnant. Through a transperitoneal approach, using three ports, the urachus was excised and separated from the bladder dome. We report our experience of a laparoscopic excision of an urachal cyst, with a review other reports, to find the efficacy and outcome of this approach as a minimally invasive alternative.
