Abstract
An asymptomatic pelvic tumor was incidentally found in a 27-year-old man. A CT-guided needle biopsy with a pathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of a benign schwannoma. We describe the complete robotic resection with the conservation of normal fascicles. The postoperative course was uneventful. No neurological deficit occurred, and the electromyogram was normal 6 weeks and 7 months later.
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The authors would like to thank Miss Karen Comport (Princess Grace Hospital) for her help to the manuscript. We render our sincere gratitude to all personal donators for the development of the robotic program in our institution.
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Hubert Perrin, Philippe Brunner, Jean Claude Ortega, Bertrand Mercier, Nathalie Clement, Christophe Robino, Maurice Chazal, declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Perrin, H., Brunner, P., Ortega, J.C. et al. Robotic resection of an obturator schwannoma with preservation of normal nerve fascicles and function. J Robotic Surg 11, 479–483 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-017-0693-1
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