Hand-sewn cystogastrostomy using the novel single-incision laparoscopy with flexible-tip laparoscope.
Laparoscopy performed through a single incision has been increasingly reported as a novel technique implemented in a wide variety of surgical procedures. We report what we believe to be the first case of cystogastrostomy for treatment of a pancreatic pseudocyst using this technique. Patient developed pancreatic pseudocyst after severe biliary pancreatitis. The cyst was noted to increase in size on follow-up computed tomography scans. In addition, patient developed symptoms requiring intervention.
Lutfi
Rami
R
Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Jyot
Brahm
B
Rossi
Michael
M
Jefferson
Erin
E
Salti
George
G
D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed