Laparoscopic resection of an intra-abdominal cystic mass: a cystic mesothelioma.

Abstract

The clinical features of a patient with an intra-abdominal cystic mass do not lead to a specific diagnosis. Aspiration is usually ineffective because the mass recurs and cytologic investigation is often non-diagnostic. Conservative management is unsuccessful because symptoms often persist. Surgical management of cystic masses is required for definitive management and pathologic diagnosis. A laparoscopic approach to the diagnosis and treatment can provide essential anatomic information and a complete resection with minimal morbidity. A laparoscopic technique using 3 trocars and maintaining the integrity of the mass allows complete excision and removal of large intra-abdominal cystic masses as reported in a 43-year-old patient with a large intra-abdominal cystic mass identified as a benign cystic mesothelioma.

• Authors: D W Birch, A Park, V Chen
• Journal: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie (Can J Surg) Vol. 41 Issue 2 Pg. 161-4 (Apr 1998) ISSN: 0008-428X [Print] Canada
• PMID: 9576001 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Laparoscopy
• Mesothelioma, Cystic (surgery)
• Peritoneal Neoplasms (surgery)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed