Preservation of müllerian structures with laparoscopic management of intra-abdominal testes in persistent müllerian duct syndrome. 2016

Diana K Bowen, and Richard S Matulewicz, and Edward M Gong
Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Urology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic management of remnant uterine structures for patients with persistent müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) and bilateral intra-abdominal testes include supracervical hysterectomy or splitting of the uterine structure to facilitate orchiopexy. A laparoscopic uterine-sparing approach, however, has not been described in the literature. METHODS We present a case of a 10-year-old male with PMDS who underwent laparoscopic two-step Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy (FSO) with uterine preservation. Diagnostic laparoscopy revealed bilateral intra-abdominal testes, a robust right vas deferens but diminutive left vas deferens, and a rudimentary uterine structure posterior to the bladder. At the time of the second-stage FSO, the decision was made to preserve the uterine structure to keep all future fertility options viable. A more extensive dissection was undertaken on the left side to gain adequate length for both testes to reach the scrotum and give the best chance for survival to the right testis with its accompanying robust vas deferens. CONCLUSIONS Our case highlights a laparoscopic approach to a challenging problem in pediatric urology. If uterine preservation is preferred, a laparoscopic two-step FSO with uterine preservation is technically feasible and should be a consideration for patients with PMDS and intra-abdominal testes.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009095 Mullerian Ducts A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tract, including the OVIDUCTS; UTERUS; CERVIX; and VAGINA. Muellerian Duct,Mullerian Duct,Muellerian Ducts,Duct, Muellerian,Duct, Mullerian,Ducts, Muellerian,Ducts, Mullerian
D010535 Laparoscopy A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy. Celioscopy,Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures,Peritoneoscopy,Surgical Procedures, Laparoscopic,Laparoscopic Assisted Surgery,Laparoscopic Surgery,Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Laparoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Laparoscopic Surgical,Surgery, Laparoscopic,Surgical Procedure, Laparoscopic,Celioscopies,Laparoscopic Assisted Surgeries,Laparoscopic Surgeries,Laparoscopies,Peritoneoscopies,Surgeries, Laparoscopic,Surgeries, Laparoscopic Assisted,Surgery, Laparoscopic Assisted
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013737 Testis The male gonad containing two functional parts: the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES for the production and transport of male germ cells (SPERMATOGENESIS) and the interstitial compartment containing LEYDIG CELLS that produce ANDROGENS. Testicles,Testes,Testicle
D056126 Orchiopexy A surgical procedure in which an undescended testicle is sutured inside the SCROTUM in male infants or children to correct CRYPTORCHIDISM. Orchiopexy is also performed to treat TESTICULAR TORSION in adults and adolescents. Laparoscopic Orchiopexy,Orchidopexy,Laparoscopic Orchiopexies,Orchidopexies,Orchiopexies,Orchiopexies, Laparoscopic,Orchiopexy, Laparoscopic
D058490 Disorder of Sex Development, 46,XY Congenital conditions in individuals with a male karyotype, in which the development of the gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical. 46, XY Disorders of Sex Development,46, XY DSD,46,XY DSD,46,XY Disorders of Sex Development,46,XY Gonadal Dysgenesis, Complete or Partial, With or Without Adrenal Failure,46,XY Sex Reversal 3,46,XY Sex Reversal, Partial or Complete, NR5A1-Related,Male Pseudohermaphroditism,Sex Reversal, XY, With Or Without Adrenal Failure,46,XY DSDs,DSD, 46,XY,DSDs, 46,XY,Male Pseudohermaphroditisms,Pseudohermaphroditism, Male,Pseudohermaphroditisms, Male

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