title: Laparoscopic excision of urachal cyst.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Winfield
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valderrama
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014496:Urachal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*