Abstract

  We performed a laparoscopic enucleation for a retroperitoneal Schwannoma, which was found incidentally. Intraoperatively, it was easy to peel the tumor from the fascicle of the nerve fibers. The postoperative course was good without neurological symptoms. This is the first report of the enucleation of the Schwannoma by laparoscopic surgery in Japan. If nerve damage is of concern during complete removal, then laparoscopic enucleation is useful for benign retroperitoneal Schwannomas.