Korean Journal of Andrology  2011;29(3):251-253

doi:10.5534/kja.2011.29.3.251

Laparoscopic Excision of a Congenital Seminal Vesicle Cyst and Coexisting Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis.

Yun Seok JUNG 1 ; Jang Ho WEE ; Jin Bong CHOI ; Myung Sun CHOI ; Seol KIM ; Jun Ho SOHN ; Joon Ho LEE ; Sung Hak KANG ; Yong Seok LEE ; Chang Hee HAN

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Keywords

Seminal vesicle; Cyst; Renal agenesis

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Seminal vesicle cyst (SVC) with ipsilateral renal agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly. When the patient is symptomatic, surgical treatment may be necessary. The open surgical approach, traditionally considered the definite form of treatment, has been associated with a high rate of morbidity. The laparoscopic approach for the management of SVCs has recently been described. A 18-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of dysuria and perineal pain. The diagnostic evaluation revealed a 45x35x48 mm sized left seminal vesicle cyst. In addition, he had a solitary, right, functioning kidney, with left renal agenesis. Transperitoneal laparoscopic excision of the cyst was performed successfully. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the fourth postoperative day and did not present with any complaints or complications.