Laparoscopic marsupialization of massive renal cyst.
Laparoscopic approaches to urological problems continue to increase. We describe laparoscopic marsupialization and fulguration of a symptomatic giant renal cyst. Transient obstruction at the marsupialized window illustrated the importance of using omental or epiploic fat to maintain patency. Complete resolution of the cyst and hydronephrosis ensued.
Department of Urology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805.
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D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed