title: Laparoscopic excision of mesenteric cysts: a report of two cases.
abstract: The authors report two cases of mesenteric cysts that were excised laparoscopically. Resection was accomplished with standard minimally invasive techniques and use of an ultrasonic scalpel. Both patients recovered promptly with minimal morbidity and returned to full activity within a short time. This reveals the suitability of minimally invasive surgery for this particular disease process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University Department of Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Soper
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Brunt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008639:Mesenteric Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed