AIMS: To identify the most appropriate surgical strategy for carcinoma of the urachus. METHODS: Analysis of a case of adenocarcinoma of the urachus and an examination of the current literature were carried out. CONCLUSIONS: Partial cystectomy is considered the most appropriate surgical strategy but the need for close follow-up is underlined.
AIMS: To identify the most appropriate surgical strategy for carcinoma of the urachus. METHODS: Analysis of a case of adenocarcinoma of the urachus and an examination of the current literature were carried out. CONCLUSIONS: Partial cystectomy is considered the most appropriate surgical strategy but the need for close follow-up is underlined.