Abstract

Primary retroperitoneal pseudocysts are rare entities. Though laparoscopic approach has been described in their treatment, open surgical excision is still the mainstay of treatment for these lesions. We present a case of infected retroperitoneal pseudocyst and its successful laparoscopic excision. The patient was an 80-year old female. Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen and ultrasonography confirmed a large retroperitoneal cyst. Laparoscopic resection was accomplished after puncturing and decompressing the cyst. There were no complications or conversion. The operating time was 176 minutes. The patient was discharged 3 days after surgery. Histopathology revealed a pseudocyst. Retroperitoneal pseudocysts can be resected laparoscopically with careful and meticulous laparoscopic dissection, utilizing the advantages of laparoscopy. 

Keywords

Retroperitoneal pseudocysts, calcified, cyst, laparoscopic excision