Robot-assisted hysterectomy in a 41-year-old male: A rare case report

Saud Almousa1, Saad Alqasem1,2, Hamad Albraidi1

  • 1Urology Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Urology Case Reports
|February 12, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting male development. This case highlights a patient with infertility and undescended testes managed with robotic surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS) is a rare genetic condition impacting male internal sexual development.
  • Diagnosis often occurs incidentally during pelvic surgery or evaluation of undescended testes.

Observation:

  • A case is presented of a phenotypic male with primary infertility and bilateral undescended testes.
  • The patient presented to the institute with these specific clinical features.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed the presence of internal Müllerian structures.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent surgical management for the condition.
  • Procedures included Robotic-assisted hysterectomy, left orchidectomy, and right orchiopexy.
  • These interventions addressed the anatomical abnormalities associated with PMDS.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering PMDS in males presenting with infertility and undescended testes.
  • Early or accurate diagnosis can guide appropriate surgical and management strategies.
  • Further research into genetic counseling and long-term outcomes for PMDS patients is warranted.

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