Symptomatic cystic seminal vesicle: a laparoscopic approach for effective treatment

Abstract

This case report highlights a symptomatic cystic seminal vesiclelesion, treated laparoscopically. A young adult male known tohave congenital right renal agenesis presented with a history ofrecurrent right iliac fossa pain, as well as deep pelvic discomfort.The preoperative evaluation revealed a 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm cystic seminalvesicle mass. After discovery of the mass, the patient underwenta transperitoneal laparoscopic excision of the lesion. Thepatient was discharged on the third postoperative day and hadan uneventful recovery. There were no complications noted duringa routine follow-up. The laparoscopic approach was shownto be effective in the management of this rare condition.