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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2022

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic management of mesenteric cysts in children.

Qingjiang Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Wenjuan Luo, Duote Cai, Yuebin Zhang, Zongwei Huang, Xiaoxiao Xuan, Qixing Xiong, Zhigang Gao

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Article in Frontiers in pediatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Qingjiang ChenDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Shuhao ZhangDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Wenjuan LuoDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Duote CaiDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Yuebin ZhangDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Zongwei HuangDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Xiaoxiao XuanDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Qixing XiongDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Zhigang GaoDepartment of Pediatric General Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Center for Clinical Medicine of Children's Health and Disease, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Mesenteric cysts (MCs) are rare intra-abdominal masses in children, and laparoscopic complete cyst resection is still difficult. This study reviewed our experience in diagnosing and managing MCs at our center, focusing on the clinical characteristics of MCs and the effectiveness of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the records of all patients diagnosed with MCs and managed with robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery at our center between February 2021 and August 2022. We analyzed demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, preoperative imaging data, surgical methods, postoperative complications, and final outcomes. Results: Totally, 12 consecutive patients with a mean age of 5.81 ± 3.02 years were admitted. The most common symptom was abdominal pain (58.33%). Eight patients were associated with cyst complications, including five cases of infection, two cases of volvulus, and one case of hemorrhage. The mean size of cysts was 8.39 ± 5.91 cm. The cysts were located in ileal mesentery in eight cases, lesser curvature of the stomach in two cases, and colon mesentery in two cases. Solely cyst excision was performed in eight cases, and bowel Conclusions: Mesenteric cysts should be removed promptly once the diagnosis is confirmed to avoid cyst complications. For uncomplicated mesenteric cysts, laparoscopic cyst excision, or cyst excision with bowel resection can be effectively performed in children, especially under the robot system.

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childrenlaparoscopymesenteric cystsprognosisrobotic surgery

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