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Laparoscopic treatment of mesenteric cysts
1Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey. asogluoktar@yahoo.com
Surgical Endoscopy
|March 16, 2005
Summary
Mesenteric cysts, rare intraabdominal tumors, can be diagnosed using ultrasound and CT scans. Laparoscopic surgery is recommended for effective treatment with minimal complications and recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are uncommon intraabdominal tumors.
- Diagnosis often involves non-specific abdominal symptoms.
Observation:
- Three cases of mesenteric cysts were reviewed from 1999-2002.
- Patients presented with constipation, abdominal discomfort, and anorexia.
- Preoperative diagnosis utilized abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic management was successful in all three patients.
- One patient underwent retroperitoneal resection.
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications were noted, with follow-up showing no recurrences.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic surgery for mesenteric cysts offers reduced morbidity and hospital stay.
- The retroperitoneal approach is suitable for cysts arising from the colonic mesentery.