Laparoscopic Excision of Para-Aortic Paraganglioma

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that originate from neural crest. They are mostly benign tumors, but malignant tumors can be aggressive and can lead to metastasis. The main treatment option of paragangliomas is complete resection of the retroperitoneal mass. Retroperitoneal paragangliomas usually locate between abdominal aorta and vena cava inferior. They usually do not invade these two vessels. With careful and thoughtful dissection, excision may be possible from these structures. After surgery, follow-up is important in terms of potential malignancy. In this presentation, we aimed to present our experience in the laparoscopic retroperitoneal mass excision of a 67-year-old female patient who had ~8 × 7 cm mass, which is located inferior to the left renal pedicle and anterior to the aorta. Materials and Methods: On November 2011, in our clinic, incomplete transurethral resection-bladder was performed to ~5 × 7 cm mass, which was located on the apex of t...