Laparoscopic removal of Müllerian structures and orchiopexy for persistent Müllerian duct syndrome

Urology. 2003 Dec;62(6):1121. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2003.07.005.

Abstract

A 1-year-old boy presented for evaluation of bilateral undescended testes. Diagnostic laparoscopy was conducted, and uterine tissue with bilateral gonads was detected in the rectovesical fossa. Chromosomal analysis revealed a 46,XY karyotype. Persistent müllerian duct syndrome was diagnosed, and laparoscopic surgery was performed to treat this condition. The uterus was incised at a distal site and withdrawn through the port. The bilateral testes were fixed in the scrotum. The patient was discharged 3 days later. We believe that the laparoscopic approach is a valid, alternative choice to traditional surgery for resolution of this condition, permitting minimally invasive surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cryptorchidism / surgery*
  • Disorders of Sex Development / embryology
  • Disorders of Sex Development / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / methods*
  • Infant
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Mullerian Ducts / surgery
  • Syndrome
  • Uterus / embryology
  • Uterus / surgery