Immediate Recurrence of Simple Renal Cyst After Laparoscopic Unroofing

Abstract

A large simple cyst arising from the lower pole of the left kidney was unroofed with a laparoscopic transperitoneal approach, but was seen to recur in the immediate postoperative period. The possible causes of this recurrence and the limitations of the laparoscopic procedure are discussed. Technical modifications are recommended in order to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Key-words:

• simple renal cyst
• laparoscopic unroofing
• recurrence