Congenital seminal vesicle cyst: prenatal diagnosis and postnatal laparoscopic excision with an attempt to preserve fertility

Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Excision of Seminal Vesicle Cyst: A Single-Center Experience

“…Recently, some medical centers have issued several case reports of successful laparoscopic excision of SVC. 4,6,8,[14][15][16][17][18] To the best of our knowledge, our report contains the largest series of transperitoneal laparoscopic excision for SVC to date because of the huge population in China. In our seven cases, the dilated cysts were clipped and excised at the level of their bases with nearly total removal, only leaving a narrow strip of the CW along the base.…”

Seminal Vesicle Cyst and Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis: Laparoscopic Approach

“…Carmignani et al [1995] originally reported laparoscopic excision of a seminal vesicle cyst. Since then approximately 15 cases of laparoscopic excision have been reported because of the rarity of this lesion [Basillote et al 2004;Carmignani et al 1995;Cherullo et al 2002;Haringanji et al 2004;Hoschke et al 2003;Ikari et al 1999;Liatsikos et al 2004;Moudouni et al 2006;Valla et al 2003]. In this case, laparoscopic seminal vesicle cyst excision provides excellent visualization of the retrovesical space.…”

“…When symptoms occur, patients may present with complaints such as irritative or obstructive voiding, hemospermia, perineal pain, infertility, or post-coital discomfort [Basillote et al 2004;Carmignani et al 1995;Cherullo et al 2002;Gozen and Alagol 2006;Haringanji et al 2004;Hoschke et al 2003;Ikari et al 1999;Ishida et al 2006;Liatsikos et al 2004;Manousakas et al 2002;McDougall et al 2001;Moudouni et al 2006;Okoye et al 1995;Ozgok et al 2005;Patel et al 2002;Razvi and Denstedt 1994;Valla et al 2003]. Diagnostic procedures include abdominopelvic and transrectal ultrasonography, CT, MRI, intravenous urography or seminovesiculography.…”

“…Laparoscopic excision was performed as similarly described [Liatsikos et al 2004;Moudouni et al 2006;Valla et al 2003]. Upon general anesthesia, the patient was placed supine and in a slight head down position.…”

“…However, the seminal vesicle is difficult to access surgically, and all transrectal, transurethral or open surgical approaches have inherent shortcomings [Gozen and Alagol 2006;Ishida et al 2006;Manousakas et al 2002;Okoye et al 1995;Ozgok et al 2005;Razvi and Denstedt 1994]. Recently, laparoscopy has become an alternative approach to seminal vesicle pathology that offers excellent intraoperative access and minimal postoperative morbidity [Basillote et al 2004;Carmignani et al 1995;Cherullo et al 2002;Haringanji et al 2004;Hoschke et al 2003;Ikari et al 1999;Liatsikos et al 2004;Moudouni et al 2006;Valla et al 2003]. In this study a case of left seminal vesicle cyst associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis is presented for which a laparoscopic seminal vesicle cyst excision was performed.…”