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Laparoscopic Anatomical Right Hemihepatectomy via the In Situ Anterior Approach
Published on: August 8, 2025
Organ-sparing surgical treatment of giant hepatic hydatid cysts
Julian E Losanoff1, Bruce W Richman, James W Jones
1Department of Surgery, M580 Health Sciences Center, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, One Hospital Dr., Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
Background:
Excision of giant hepatic hydatid cysts may be associated with loss of hepatic tissue. We describe a method for obliterating spacious residual cavities that promotes salvage of healthy liver parenchyma.
Methods:
After simple cystectomy, the residual cavity is obliterated by manual compression of the healthy liver parenchyma from the left and right toward the midline of the cavity. While compression is maintained, the approximated edges of the cyst's fibrous capsule are closed with mattress sutures. Omentoplasty or gelatine sponges are used to fill the dead space prior to suturing of the fibrous capsule.
Results:
The method was used in 8 patients between 1993 and 2000. No sepsis, postoperative bile leak, or other complications occurred. No long-term adverse effects were found.
Conclusions:
This method is simple and effective for obliteration of extremely large residual cavities after cystectomy for liver hydatidosis. It may be used safely in selected patients.
