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ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025

Laparoscopic nephrectomy for giant ruptured renal angiomyolipoma in tuberous sclerosis: case report and literature review.

Yuan Cao, Yougang Liao, Jiao Yan, Kai He, Decai Wang, Yaodong Wang, Tiansheng Zhang, Jianjun Wang, Shichun Jiang

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Yuan Cao *Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Yougang Liao *Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Jiao YanDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Kai HeDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Decai WangDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Yaodong WangDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Tiansheng ZhangDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Jianjun WangNational Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.
Shichun JiangDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disease affecting multiple organs and systems throughout the body. The rupture and bleeding of TSC-associated renal angiomyolipoma (RAML) are the most common causes of death in adults with TSC. Clinically, interventional embolization and open surgery remain the standard treatment options for RAML, with laparoscopic procedures being comparatively less utilized. Methods: This article details the management of a 59-year-old male with TSC who presented with spontaneous rupture and hemorrhage of a large right renal RAML exceeding 15 cm in diameter. A laparoscopic right nephrectomy was successfully performed as the definitive treatment. Results: The laparoscopic procedure was successful in managing the acute hemorrhage and removing the affected kidney. The patient's postoperative course was uncomplicated. Discussion: The diagnostic and therapeutic management of this complex case is discussed, along with a review of the relevant literature. This case demonstrates that laparoscopic nephrectomy can be a viable surgical option for the emergency treatment of giant TSC-associated RAML rupture and bleeding in selected patients.

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case reportlaparoscopic unilateral nephrectomyliterature reviewrenal angiomyolipomatuberous sclerosis complex

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