A case of laparoscopic resection of leiomyosarcoma arising in the mesentery of descending colon: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma of mesenteric origin is rare and may be managed by laparoscopic surgery as a less invasive procedure, on the condition that the tumor can be resected with a safe margin.

Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; leiomyosarcoma; mesenteric tumor; smooth muscle neoplasm.