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Laparoscopic resection of a giant omental cyst

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Omental and mesenteric cysts are uncommon, requiring surgical intervention when symptomatic. A report of a giant primary omental cyst successfully treated utilizing minimal-access surgical techniques is presented. The laparoscopic approach allowed complete, intact excision of the cyst, while decreasing operative morbidity and hospital stay.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    K. C. Conlon & E. C. Dougherty

  2. Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    D. S. Klimstra

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Conlon, K.C., Dougherty, E.C. & Klimstra, D.S. Laparoscopic resection of a giant omental cyst. Surg Endosc 9, 1130–1132 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00189004

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