A Case Report of Postoperative Chylous Ascites after Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy

A female in her 70s was diagnosed as sigmoid colon cancer. Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy was performed. Chylous ascites was observed after starting oral intake. As we changed the patient's diet to a low fat diet, the chylous ascites disappeared. There are certain numbers of reports of the cases improved by fasting or only fat decreased meal. It is important to prevent this complications using appropriate surgical devices.