Extraperitoneal laparoscopic resection for retroperitoneal lymphatic cysts: initial experience

• DOI: 10.1186/s12894-017-0288-1
• Publication Date: 2017-11-13T11:55:40Z
• Authors: Yichun Wang; Chen Chen; Chuanjie Zhang; Chao Qin; Ninghong Song
• Keywords: Retroperitoneal space

To assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic retroperitoneal resection for lymphatic cysts. A retrospective analysis was conducted based on clinical data from eight patients with hydronephrosis caused by All underwent cyst received postoperative follow-up. follow-up ultrasound performed postoperatively every 6–12 months to evaluate recovery hydronephrosis. operations were successful, their pathological results revealed walls. The operation time ranged 43 88 min (mean: 62 min), a blood loss 20 130 mL 76 mL), length hospital stay 3 6 days 4.5 days). Within 12 36 28.5 months), great relief detected in all cases, no recurrence found. Moreover, complications such as renal pedicle or pelvis injury not observed. Laparoscopic is an effective treatment cysts has advantages being minimally invasive, producing less intraoperative leading quick recovery. This thus deserves further studies.