Mahomed A, Jibril A, Youngson G
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Aberdeen, AB9 2ZG, Scotland.
Surg Endosc. 1998 Oct;12(10):1272-4. doi: 10.1007/s004649900835.
Laparotomy has become the preferred approach to the excision of large, complex abdominal cysts in the neonate. We describe a laparoscopic-assisted decapsulation of an antenatally diagnosed abdominal cyst that was noted on postnatal ultrasound scan to have a complex echo pattern. This limited procedure allows for accurate verification of the diagnosis, institution of appropriate therapy, and organ salvage. It represents a superior management option that obviates the significant complications associated with conservative management.
