Pediatric robot-assisted laparoscopic excision of urachal cyst and bladder cuff

J Endourol. 2008 Oct;22(10):2385-8; discussion 2388. doi: 10.1089/end.2008.0338.

Abstract

Urachal cysts are the most common urachal anomaly in the pediatric population. There is an increasing body of literature documenting successful management of urachal cysts using laparoscopic techniques. There may be an advantage, however, with the use of robot-assisted laparoscopy for reconstructive cases. We describe the techniques used for robot-assisted laparoscopic excision of a urachal cyst and bladder cuff with bladder repair in a female child. This approach is a safe and effective option for the minimally invasive management of pediatric urachal cysts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Dissection
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Robotics*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urachal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Urachal Cyst / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*