Laparoscopic excision of urachal anomalies: a review.

Technological advancements have refined laparoscopic surgery and expanded its application to include many disease processes and organs. As next-generation instruments become smaller (<5 mm), secondary benefits such as cosmesis, patient satisfaction, and decreased postoperative analgesic requirements are being realized. Urachal anomalies are rare, and their management is evolving from total radical open, to needlescopic (