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A Kamalov A1,2,3,4,5, K Karpov V1,2,3,4,5, M Pshikhachev A1,2,3,4,5
1University Clinic, Medical Scientific and Educational Institute, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Moscow, Russian Federation.
Zinners syndrome, a rare congenital condition, involves seminal vesicle cysts, vas deferens obstruction, and kidney agenesis. Minimally invasive surgery offers effective treatment for this rare disease.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Zinners syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by a triad of seminal vesicle cysts, vas deferens obstruction, and ipsilateral renal agenesis.
- First described in 1914, it affects approximately 200 out of 100,000 individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a clinical case of Zinners syndrome treatment.
- To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this rare congenital anomaly.
Main Methods:
- Review of a clinical case of a patient diagnosed with Zinners syndrome.
- Discussion of minimally invasive surgical interventions, including laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery.
Main Results:
- Zinners syndrome often presents in adulthood with symptoms like urinary issues, pelvic pain, hematuria, UTIs, and infertility.
- Symptom severity correlates with seminal vesicle cyst size.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques are considered the gold standard for treating Zinners syndrome.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving patient outcomes and fertility.
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