Open AccessManagement of pelvic lymphoceles following robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Author(s) -
Omer Raheem,
Wassim M. Bazzi,
J. Kellogg Parsons,
Christopher J. Kane
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.95564
Subject(s) - marsupialization , medicine , lymphocele , prostatectomy , surgery , percutaneous , complication , laparoscopy , pelvis , general surgery , prostate , cyst , cancer
Pelvic lymphocele is a potential complication of radical prostatectomy. Although lymphoceles often regress spontaneously, many may progress, precipitate clinical symptoms, and ultimately require intervention. To date, the best treatment of pelvic lymphoceles has not yet been fully defined. However, laparoscopic marsupialization is a definitive and efficacious surgical alternative to percutaneous drainage. It is effective, results in minimal patient morbidity, and allows for rapid recovery. We report our experience with management of clinically symptomatic pelvic lymphoceles following robotic-assisted prostatectomy using laparoscopic marsupialization.