Laparoscopic excision of congenital bladder diverticulum in a child

Surg Endosc. 2000 May;14(5):501. doi: 10.1007/s004640000089. Epub 2000 Apr 25.

Abstract

Laparoscopy is being used more and more often in pediatric surgery for diagnostic and therapeutic indications. We report the successful laparoscopic excision of a congenital bladder diverticulum in a 6-year-old child. The minimally invasive approach allowed for easy identification and dissection of the diverticulum and surrounding vital structures with minimal postoperative pain and a good cosmetic result.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diverticulum / congenital*
  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / congenital*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery*