Robotic resection of a multicystic tailgut cyst

Abstract

A 29-year-old woman with recurrent pelvic pain that progressed post partum was diagnosed with a multicystic pararectal lesion on ultrasound and CT scan. Physiology was conducted to establish a preoperative function and pudendal nerve integrity. The lesion was resected using a Da Vinci Xi robotic system. She recovered uneventfully with complete resolution of her symptoms. Hindgut cysts most often arise in the presacral space as the result of incomplete embryogenesis. Patients may present with various non-specific symptoms. Although the majority are benign, resection is recommended, as there is a 30%–43% risk of malignancy.