Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Approach to Removal of Müllerian Remnants.

BACKGROUND

Robotic-assisted laparoscopy (RAL) is an alternative to traditional laparoscopic surgery that might increase a surgeon's ability to offer minimally invasive removal of Müllerian remnants (MR) to patients with complex anatomy. We report on 2 cases of RAL resection of MR.

CASES: RAL allowed for adequate resection of MR without complications in 2 cases. Case 1 was a 13 year-old female adolescent with VACTERL and uterine remnant close to the ureter of her ipsilateral single kidney. Case 2 was a 16 year-old female adolescent with cloacal exstrophy and omphalocele with remnant hindgut and cervical remnant deep in the pelvis close to the ileal conduit.

SUMMARY AND

CONCLUSION

In 2 adolescents with complex anatomy and surgical history, RAL allowed for successful removal of MR.