[Total laparoscopic excision of a leiomyoma of the urinary bladder -- a case report]
K Patrozos1, J Westphal, J Trawinski
1St. Josefshospital, Abt. Urologie, Uerdingen, Krefeld. patrozos@aol.com
Aktuelle Urologie
|February 26, 2005
Abstract
Introduction:
Leiomyoma of the urinary bladder is a rare, benign tumor of mesenchymal origin. Treatment options are discussed. Besides open surgery and transurethral resection of small, submucosal tumors, laparoscopic excision is an effective therapeutical option with a low complication rate.
Case Report:
We report the medical history of a 36-year-old woman suffering from a leiomyoma of the urinary bladder and the therapy through laparoscopic excision.
Conclusions:
Laparoscopic removal of urinary bladder leiomyomas is a suitable alternative to common therapeutical procedures.
