Laparoscopic Excision of Anterior Abdominal Wall Tumors: A Case of Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis Arising in the Rectus Muscle.
10.7602/jmis.2018.21.1.46
- Author:
Ho Jun LEE
1
;
Hye Jeong JEONG
;
Jin Woo LEE
;
Sung Hoon CHOI
Author Information
1. CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Laparoscopy;
Minimally invasive;
Abdominal fibromatosis;
Abdominal wall
- MeSH:
Abdominal Wall*;
Adult;
Female;
Fibroma*;
Fibromatosis, Abdominal;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Quality of Life
- From:Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2018;21(1):46-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Laparoscopic approaches to the anterior abdominal wall are difficult because of the inherent limitations of laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: A 25-year-old young female visited to our hospital with an incidentally-found palpable abdominal mass. Computed tomography revealed a 7-cm round enhancing mass arising from the left posterior rectus sheath. The patient underwent laparoscopic excision of the inner mass arising from the anterior abdominal wall. RESULTS: The operation lasted for 45 minutes and there was no measurable bleeding during the procedure. Pathological assessment revealed that the tumor was a DTF 7.0 cm in size. The patient was discharged on the second postoperative day in good condition, and is currently being followed on a routine basis for surveillance without adjuvant therapy. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic approach for the anterior abdominal wall tumor could be feasible in select patients. This minimally-invasive approach helps to ensure good cosmetic outcomes and quality of life.
