Laparoscopic excision of abdominoscrotal hydrocele

Abstract

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is reported with increasing frequency and is recognized to be responsible for complications not only related to the pressure effect on the contiguous structures, but a wide a variety of conditions, including hemorrhage and malignant transformation. Although there are only two reports in the literature of spontaneous resolution, the actual accepted consensus for treatment is complete excision. The surgical approaches are abdominal, scrotal or combined. There is no report in the literature of a laparoscopic excision of ASH. In this paper, we report on the first case to be treated with this approach and highlight the new advantages and simplicity in using this recommended technique.