Seminal vesicle stone treated by laparoscopic surgery: report of the first Brazilian case

Abstract

The seminal vesicle stone is a rare condition, with few cases reported inthe international literature and no report found in the Brazilian literature,especially considering videolaparoscopic treatment. The importance ofdiagnosis is related to the fact that the seminal vesicle stone can beimplicated in the pathogenesis of type II or III prostatitis. We presenta case of a 36-year-old male who complained of perineal pain andpersistent pollakiuria despite adequate clinical treatment. Bilateralseminal vesicle stones were diagnosed by CAT-scan and transrectalechography. The laparoscopic seminal vesiculotomy resulted in completerelief of symptoms and infection control in a six-year follow-up.

Keywords

• Seminal vesicles/surgery
• Vesical calculi/surgery
• Laparoscopy
• Prostatitis