title: Laparoscopic Palanivelu-hydatid-system aided management of retrovesical hydatid cyst.
abstract: Hydatid cysts of the retrovesical region are rare. They are often adherent to the adjacent bowel and bladder, and complete removal is associated with potential injuries. The Palanivelu hydatid system allows minimally invasive treatment of hydatid cysts with no adjacent organ injuries. We describe the laparoscopic management of a pelvic hydatid cyst using this system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Bala
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Subramaniam
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Abrol
authors.forename: Rajeev
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Echinococcus; hydatid; laparoscopy; pelvis