Laparoscopic resection of a retroperitoneal schwannoma
Nishio, A.; Adachi, W.; Igarashi, J.; Koide, N.; Kajikawa, S.; Amano, J.
Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques 9(4): 306-309
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1530-4515 PMID: 10871185 Document Number: 506262
Although laparoscopic surgery for retroperitoneal diseases has been widely performed, there are few reports of laparoscopic resection for retroperitoneal tumors. We present the case of a 5-cm retroperitoneal tumor compressing the right common iliac vein and inferior vena cava that was successfully resected using a laparoscopic technique. Dissection between the tumor and the large vessels was performed safely using a harmonic scalpel and an ultrasonic surgical aspirator. Histopathology of the resected tumor showed a benign schwannoma. Laparoscopic surgical techniques should be considered for treatment of selected retroperitoneal tumors.