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Hyper-accuracy three-dimensional reconstruction as a tool for better planning of retroperitoneal liposarcoma
Mu-Shi Ye1, Hao-Kai Wu1, Xing-Zhang Qin1
1Laboratory of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong Medical University, Guangzhou 524001, Guangdong Province, China.
Background:
Well-differentiated liposarcoma is the second most common pathologic type of retroperitoneal sarcoma. It is characterized by a huge mass, but multiple organ invasions are common. Surgery is the only treatment option for potential cure. Hyper-accuracy three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction is widely used in robotic partly nephrectomy owing to its ability to visualize overlapping anatomy.
Case Summary:
A 54-year-old man was admitted for progressive abdominal distension over the preceding 2 mo. Computed tomography revealed a 32 cm × 21 cm × 12 cm lipomatous mass. Hyper-accuracy 3D reconstruction was performed because of the complex relationship between the mass and nearby tissue. The patient underwent surgical resection, and the tumor did not recur for over 16 mo.
Conclusion:
Hyper-accuracy 3D reconstruction is useful for operative planning owing to its intuitiveness and precise determination of anatomical structures in both tumors and nearby tissues.

