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Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver
Published on: June 16, 2023
Laparoscopic surgical techniques in patients with hepatic hydatid cyst
1Centre of Laparoscopic Surgery, Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Gansu Province, PRC 730030. wcdfwjq@msn.com
Objective:
The aim of this study was to describe in detail the laparoscopic treatment of patients with liver hydatid cyst.
Method:
Seventy-six consecutive patients with 104 liver hydatid cysts were considered for laparoscopic treatment from October 2000 to October 2005.
Results:
A laparoscopic surgical technique was used in all cases. The method involved treatment of the residual pericystic cavity and removal of the contents of the cyst. The operating time (mean +/- SD) was 81 +/- 9 minutes (range 40-120). Complications were observed in 5 patients (6.58%) after surgery. Sixty-eight patients (89.47%) were followed-up for a mean of 14 months (range 6-38). No recurrence was found in any of the cases. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 7.6 +/- 1.0 days (range 6-15).
Conclusions:
This laparoscopic hepatic hydatid surgical technique is a safe and effective method of treatment in selected patients. It can be a useful alternative for treating patients with liver hydatidosis.
