Laparoscopic marsupialization of pelvic lymphoceles

Pelvic lymphoceles are a known complication of urologic surgery. Often, these are small and asymptomatic and require no specific therapy. When large or symptomatic, the treatment of choice is controversial, but includes needle aspiration, percutaneous drainage, sclerotherapy, open surgical marsupialization or, most recently, laparoscopic marsupialization. The laparoscopic technique described herein has been performed successfully by many urologists and is accepted as a standard laparoscopic procedure. Because of its efficacy and its low morbidity, laparoscopic marsupialization may be considered a first-line treatment for pelvic lymphoceles.