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Laparoscopic marsupialisation of pelvic lymphocysts following total abdominal hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer: A case report
- Source :
- JAPANESE JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC ENDOSCOPY. 24:336-340
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy, 2008.
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Abstract
- Lymphocele formation, a common complication of pelvic lymphadenectomy, can produce considerable morbidity. Treatment is sometimes problematic. We treated a 54-year-old woman with a symptomatic lymphocele by laparoscopic marspialization.She developed hydronephrosis due to a retroperitoneal lymphocele following total abdominal hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer. Because conservative therapy, including percutaneous or transvaginal drainage, had a risk of bowel perforation, we chose laparoscopic marsupialisation under transvaginal ultrasonographic guidance. The 6-cm collection was opened, and the edges were cauterized and sutured with the surrounding peritoneum. The postoperative course was satisfactory and the hydronephosis resolved. This highly effective, minimally invasive procedure offers a significant advantage to the patient.
Details
- ISSN :
- 18845746
- Volume :
- 24
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- JAPANESE JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC ENDOSCOPY
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........01b8ce7386260505ac9ade67f26ce92e