Retroperitoneal Lymphatic Cyst Formation After Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion A Report of 3 Cases

Study Design: Case report. Objective: A retroperitoneal lymophocele is a very rare complication associated with anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. Summary of Background Data: We report the diagnosis and management of 3 retroperitoneal lymphoceles, which occurred after anterior left retroperitoneal approaches for lumbar interbody fusion. Methods: As the radiologic examinations revealed the lymphoceles in all 3 cases laparoscopic fenestration was performed. Results: The patients had good recovery and no recurrence of the lymphoceles occurred. Conclusions: If this rare complication occurs the primary intervention should be laparoscopic fenestration because of the high recurrence rate of other treatment modalities.