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Laparoscopic enucleation of mesenteric cyst: a case report
Dursun Ali Sahin1, Gokhan Akbulut, Volkan Saykol
1Department of General Surgery, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03100 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. dursunalisahin@yahoo.com
The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|January 2, 2007
Summary
Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal lesions often found incidentally. Laparoscopic enucleation offers an effective surgical treatment for these uncommon disorders.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Intra-abdominal lesions, including mesenteric cysts, represent uncommon pathologies.
- These cysts are frequently diagnosed incidentally during abdominal examinations.
- Typical clinical presentations for mesenteric cysts are generally absent.
Observation:
- A case of a patient presenting with a mesenteric cyst is detailed.
- The patient's condition required surgical intervention.
- Laparoscopic techniques are increasingly utilized for abdominal pathologies.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic enucleation was successfully performed on the patient.
- The surgical procedure aimed for complete cyst removal.
- Minimally invasive surgery demonstrates feasibility for mesenteric cyst treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights laparoscopic enucleation as a viable option for mesenteric cysts.
- Minimally invasive approaches may reduce patient recovery time.
- Further research could explore the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic treatment for these cysts.