[Rationale for removal of fibrous capsule in echinococcectomy from the liver]

Experience of radical surgical treatment in 253 patients with hepatic echinococcosis is presented. Twenty-six patients underwent hepatic resection; 218, pericystectomy, 9 patients, combined interventions. Based on comparative analysis of the results of surgical treatment in 109 patients from the study and control groups, it is concluded that radical operations have significant advantages and show fever postoperative complications and recurrences. Removal of fibrous capsule is a token of successful treatment for hepatic echinococcosis.