Abstract
The clinical features of a patient with an intra-abdominal cystic mass do not lead to a specific diagnosis. Aspiration is usually ineffective because the mass recurs and cytologic investigation is often non-diagnostic. Conservative management is unsuccessful because symptoms often persist. Surgical management of cystic masses is required for definitive management and pathologic diagnosis. A laparoscopic approach to the diagnosis and treatment can provide essential anatomic information and a complete resection with minimal morbidity. A laparoscopic technique using 3 trocars and maintaining the integrity of the mass allows complete excision and removal of large intra-abdominal cystic masses as reported in a 43-year-old patient with a large intra-abdominal cystic mass identified as a benign cystic mesothelioma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-164 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Apr 1 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery