title: Laparoscopic management of large ureteral fibroepithelial polyp.
abstract: Fibroepithelial polyps of the ureter are rare benign mesothelial tumors. Most polyps are small; however, very rare large polyps have also been reported. Currently, most investigators encourage endoscopic management in these patients. Nevertheless, endoscopic resection can be difficult in patients with a long or large polypoid lesion. We describe our experience and laparoscopic technique for treatment of a symptomatic 42-year-old woman who presented with a 17-cm-long fibroepithelial polyp in the proximal ureter associated with ureteral obstruction. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of laparoscopic management of a large ureteral fibroepithelial polyp.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Kittinut
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kijvikai
authors.forename: Lincoln J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Maynes
authors.forename: S Duke
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Herrell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011127:Polyps / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods