Robot-assisted excision of seminal vesicle cyst associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis.

Journal: Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia : organo ufficiale [di] Societa italiana di ecografia urologica e nefrologica
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Abstract

Seminal vesicle cysts (SVCs) associated with other genitourologic abnormalities are rare. Often associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a symptomatic patient. In symptomatic patients open surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The laparoscopic approach is a less invasive option. Recently robot-assisted management has gained a primary role for the treatment of this condition.

Authors

  • Marcello Scarcia
    Urology Department, Mininvasive Robotic Center "F. Miulli" Hospital, Acquaviva della Fonti (Bari). scarciam@hotmail.com.
  • Francesco Paolo Maselli
  • Giuseppe Cardo
  • Giovanni Pagliarulo
  • Giuseppe Mario Ludovico