A case of laparoscopic resection of leiomyosarcoma arising in the mesentery of descending colon: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Abstract Leiomyosarcoma of mesenteric origin is rare and may be managed by laparoscopic surgery as a less invasive procedure, on the condition that the tumor can be resected with a safe margin.

Keywords

• laparoscopic surgery
• leiomyosarcoma
• mesenteric tumor
• smooth muscle neoplasm