title: Laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral orchidectomy for Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome with seminoma testes: Case report.
abstract: Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is one of the three rare intersex disorders caused by defective anti-mullerian hormone or its receptor, characterized by undescended testes with presence of underdeveloped derivatives of mullerian duct in genetically male infant or adult with normal external genitals and virilization. This population will essentially have normal, 46(XY), phenotype. We hereby present a case of PMDS, presented with incarcerated left inguinal hernia associated with cryptorchidism and seminoma of right testes. Patient underwent laparoscopic hernia repair with bilateral orchidectomy and hysterectomy with uneventful postoperative recovery. Here we highlight the importance of minimal access approach for this scenario in terms of better visualization, less blood loss, combining multiple procedures along with early return to work and excellent cosmetic outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Senthilnathan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Palanisamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Nikunj D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Sabnis
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Nalankilli
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Palanisamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vijay
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Palanivelu
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chinnusamy
keywords: Hysterectomy; Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome; laparoscopic surgery; orchidectomy; seminoma testes