Laparoscopic fenestration of symptomatic non-parasitic cysts of the liver.
British Journal of Surgery 1997 March
BACKGROUND: Some 5-10 per cent of patients with congenital 'solitary' liver cysts develop symptoms (pain, gastric outlet obstruction or jaundice), and require treatment.
METHODS: Ten consecutive patients with symptomatic non-parasitic liver cysts have been treated by laparoscopic fenestration.
RESULTS: There were no postoperative complications. During a median follow-up of 25.5 months with ultrasonographic examination there has been no recurrence of the cysts and the patients remain asymptomatic.
CONCLUSION: The minimal access surgical approach by laparoscopic fenestration could become standard treatment for simple liver cysts.
METHODS: Ten consecutive patients with symptomatic non-parasitic liver cysts have been treated by laparoscopic fenestration.
RESULTS: There were no postoperative complications. During a median follow-up of 25.5 months with ultrasonographic examination there has been no recurrence of the cysts and the patients remain asymptomatic.
CONCLUSION: The minimal access surgical approach by laparoscopic fenestration could become standard treatment for simple liver cysts.
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