[Laparoscopic excision of seminal vesicle cyst]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2010 Nov;16(11):1016-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the method and clinical efficacy of laparoscopic excision of seminal vesicle cyst.

Methods: Laparoscopic excision of seminal vesicle cyst was performed under general anaesthesia in two patients with symptomatic seminal vesicle cyst confirmed by ultrasonography and CT scanning preoperatively. The sizes of the seminal vesicle cysts were 3.3 cm x 3.7 cm x 2.5 cm and 4.1 cm x 4.3 cm x 5.3 cm, respectively.

Results: The operations were performed successfully in both the patients, with the operation time of 140 min and 100 min, blood loss of 50 ml and 20 ml, and postoperative stay of 6 days. The patients were followed up for 6 and 7 months, respectively. All the preoperative symptoms disappeared, and no complications and recurrence were found.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic excision of seminal vesicle cyst, with a good visual field, refined procedure, minimal invasiveness and rapid recovery, is a safe and effective surgical option for patients with seminal vesicle cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Seminal Vesicles / surgery*