Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2021; 9(4): 935-942
Published online Feb 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i4.935
Retroperitoneal teratoma resection assisted by 3-dimensional visualization and virtual reality: A case report
Tao Liu, Kun Chen, Rong-Mu Xia, Wen-Gang Li
Tao Liu, Kun Chen, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiang’an Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
Rong-Mu Xia, Institute of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
Wen-Gang Li, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiang’an Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Liu T wrote the article; Chen K collected clinical data; Xia R contributed to the study design and prepared the figures; Li WG performed the experiments; all authors read and approved the final manuscript; Liu T, Chen K and Xia RM contributed equally to this work.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Gang Li, MD, Chief Physician, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiang’an Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 2000 Xiang'an East Road, Xiang'an District, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China. lwgang@xmu.edu.cn
Received: October 6, 2020
Peer-review started: October 6, 2020
First decision: November 8, 2020
Revised: November 17, 2020
Accepted: December 16, 2020
Article in press: December 16, 2020
Published online: February 6, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Primary retroperitoneal tumors are a rare type of tumor. In this case report, we describe a patient with a giant retroperitoneal tumor who was preoperatively assessed using a combination of three-dimensional reconstruction and virtual reality technology. Complete removal of the tumor was performed, and there were no complications. The combination of these technologies provides a tool for simulating the operation, which can shorten the operation time, decrease the amount of bleeding, and improve the rate of complete tumor resection.