Laparoscopic treatment of symptomatic renal cysts Tratamiento laparoscópico de quistes renales simples sintomáticos

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Simple renal cysts (SRC) are usually asymptomatic and do not require any kind of treatment. Laparoscopy is a reasonable minimally invasive surgical option for symptomatic cysts. Herein, we present the results of the laparoscopic technique for the treatment of symptomatic renal cysts performed in our institution. METHODS: Between November 1992 and May 2006, 4 1 patients with symptomatic renal cysts were laparoscopically treated. The surgical techniques employed were transperitoneal and retroperitoneal. De-mogra-phic and surgical data was prospectively collec-ted and analysis retrospectively performed. RESULTS: 4 1 patients were treated lor symptomatic renal cysts in a fourteen year period. 23 (56%) women and 18 (44%) men, with a median age of 54 years. (Range 27-74 years.). All patients in the series were symptomatic. Pain was the most frequent symptom. Median cyst size was 10 cm. (range 5-16 cm.). Transperitoneal appro-ach was performed in 24 patients (58%) and retroperiton