Laparoscopic management of cystic disease of the liver

Am Surg. 1994 Apr;60(4):262-6.

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgical procedures are increasing in scope and in variety. The benefits of decreased wound morbidity and pain have been well documented for multiple procedures that have traditionally required laparotomy. Although there are few controlled studies to document them, these benefits may be evident from simple clinical observation. Cystic disease of the liver is a condition that is treated largely for symptomatic reasons. The so-called noninvasive or radiographic guided methods of treatment for cystic disease of the liver are fraught with high recurrence rates. We present four cases of cystic disease of the liver treated laparoscopically, followed with pertinent discussion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography