title: Laparoscopic removal of a benign pelvic retroperitoneal dermoid cyst.
abstract: Retroperitoneal tumors are rare, often malignant, and difficult to diagnose. Surgical removal is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We believe this to be the first report of laparoscopic removal of a benign pelvic retroperitoneal dermoid cyst from the right pararectal and presacral areas. Iatrogenic enterocele was prevented by laparoscopic suturing and knot tying to perform a modified McCall culdoplasty. The excellent outcome of this case suggests that laparoscopic management should be considered for carefully selected benign retroperitoneal tumors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Sharpe
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Van Oppen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control