Laparoscopic excision of urachal cyst.
The treatment of choice for persistent urachal anomaly is radical surgical excision intended to prevent complications, notably malignancy in a retained remnant. We report a case of the radical laparoscopic excision of an infected urachal cyst. This effective alternative to an open technique has the advantages inherent in minimally invasive surgery.
Siegel
J F
JF
Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
Winfield
H N
HN
Valderrama
E
E
Smith
A D
AD
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014496:Urachal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*