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Robot-assisted laparoscopic resection of giant left renal angiomyolipoma and multiple left retroperitoneal angiomyolipomas: a case report of lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a young female patient with a giant left renal angiomyolipoma (AML) and multiple left retroperitoneal AML. After undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, the tumor was successfully removed cleanly while preserving the normal renal unit. On the fourth day after surgery, she developed respiratory symptoms, including chylothorax, and was diagnosed with sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) combined with multiple AML. After receiving sirolimus and symptomatic treatment, the patient recovered and had no recurrence of the disease during the follow-up period. This case demonstrates the significant application of robot-assisted laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery in the treatment of a giant renal angiomyolipoma (14.0 cm in diameter), highlighting its feasibility and effectiveness in managing complex multifocal disease while preserving renal function.

Source: BMC Urology

DOI: 10.1186/s12894-025-01924-2

Authors: Jianjia Huang, Junjie Bai, Jun Lin, Xiaoyan Li, Jianhui Chen

Institutions: Fujian Medical University, Union Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990