The minimally invasive resection of port-site metastasis of ovarian cancer after laparoscopy with cutaneous integrity: a case report and literature review

Abstract

Abstract Background Postoperative wound recovery following laparotomy for port-site metastasis (PSM) resection is a concern. Reports indicate that wound healing disorders occur in patients with PSM. The challenges associated with PSM resection include the complete removal of the lesion, ensuring rapid wound healing, and maintaining the integrity of the abdominal wall. To date, there have been no reports on a minimally invasive approach for PSM resection following ovarian cancer through the inner side of the abdominal wall. Case presentation A 66-year-old G2P1 patient with a history of high-grade serous ovarian adenocarcinoma IIA presented with two abdominal wall masses, suspected to be PSM. She underwent laparoscopic resection of the lesions under general anesthesia. The excised masses measured approximately 10 cm and 5 cm, and margins were negative. The surgery lasted 1 hour and 33 minutes, with minimal intraoperative bleeding and no complications. The postoperative recovery was smooth. No recurrence was observed during the 12-month follow-up. Conclusions In our view, laparoscopy may be used as a minimally invasive technique that allows for PSM in the abdominal wall.

Keywords

• Port-site metastasis
• Laparoscopy
• Ovarian cancer
• Cutaneous integrity