Retroperitoneoscopic treatment of ovarian vein syndrome.
In this paper, we describe a case of ovarian vein syndrome (OVS) successfully treated with retroperitoneoscopic techniques. A 41-year-old woman complained with right flank pain, especially with a recumbent position. OVS was diagnosed and ureterolysis and ovarian vein resection were successfully performed, using retroperitoneoscopic techniques. The patient has been completely pain free for 36 months of follow-up. To our knowledge, no previous reports have described the retroperitoneoscopic treatment of OVS. With the minimally invasive approach, postoperative recovery and patient quality of life were markedly improved.
Sato
Fuminori
F
Department of Oncological Science, Oita University, Yufu City, Japan. fs@med.oita-u.ac.jp
Nomura
Takeo
T
Shin
Toshitaka
T
Hirai
Ken-ichi
K
Matsubara
Takanori
T
Hirata
Yuji
Y
Tasaki
Yoshihisa
Y
Mimata
Hiromitsu
H
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D013577:Syndrome; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*