Laparoscopic Colectomy of Splenic Flexure for Giant Lipomas Causing Symptoms: Report on Two Cases

Hyun June Paik; M.D.; Hyeon Yu; M.D.; Yong Geul Joh; M.D.; Ph.D.; Gyung Mo Son; M.D.

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J Minim Invasive Surg 2012; 15(2): 50-52

Published online June 15, 2012

증상을 유발한 거대 지방종을 복강경 비장만곡부절제술로 치료한 2예

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양산부산대학교병원 외과

Laparoscopic Colectomy of Splenic Flexure for Giant Lipomas Causing Symptoms: Report on Two Cases

Hyun June Paik, M.D., Hyeon Yu, M.D., Yong Geul Joh, M.D., Ph.D., Gyung Mo Son, M.D.

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Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea

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Colonic lipomas are rare diseases. Incidence of colonic lipomas is only 0.1∼4.4%. However, after benign adenomatous polyp, they are the second most common benign disease of the colon. Most colonic lipomas do not require treatment. However, large colonic lipomas or those that cause symptoms require treatment (>2 cm). There are several options for treatment. For example, endoscopic removal, laparoscopic surgery, and open surgery can all be considered. We report on two cases of giant colonic lipomas that caused symptoms. Both were located at the splenic flexure colon, and were safely treated with laparoscopic surgery.

Keywords Lipoma, Colon, Laparoscopy