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Review
. 2015 Feb;8(1):78-82.
doi: 10.1111/ases.12150.

Retroperitoneal schwannomas: advantages of laparoscopic resection. Review of the literature and case presentation of a large paracaval benign schwannoma (with video)

Niccolo Petrucciani  1 , Dario Sirimarco, Paolo Magistri, Laura Antolino, Marcello Gasparrini, Giovanni Ramacciato
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Review

Retroperitoneal schwannomas: advantages of laparoscopic resection. Review of the literature and case presentation of a large paracaval benign schwannoma (with video)

Niccolo Petrucciani et al. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal schwannomas represent 0.5%-3% of all retroperitoneal tumors. Complete surgical removal is the treatment of choice because it permits a correct histological diagnosis and prevents eventual degeneration. Laparoscopic surgery has been reported as safe and effective by several authors. We present a comprehensive review of the literature regarding the role of laparoscopy in surgical resection of retroperitoneal schwannomas, and we present a case showing the technique (with video). Laparoscopic resection in experienced hands is safe and effective, and guarantees excellent postoperative results in terms of patient recovery.

Keywords: Laparoscopic; retroperitoneal; schwannoma.

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