Obturator schwannomas are rare and often misdiagnosed as intraperitoneal pelvic masses. The optimal surgical approach for their resection is unclear. This study presents a case demonstrating the safe use of robotics for resecting a benign pelvic schwannoma and reviews the literature on robotic cases. Here, a 40-year-old woman with right lower quadrant pain underwent imaging, revealing a 4.6 × 3.3 × 3.6 cm pelvic mass. She had a robotic-assisted laparoscopic excision, with pathology confirming a benign schwannoma. Complete tumor resection is the gold standard. The use of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery is increasing due to improved visualization, efficient movement, and safety, making it a viable option for resecting obturator schwannomas.
Keywords: S100; obturator nerve; retroperitoneal schwannoma; robotic; schwannoma.
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