[Laparoscopic surgery performed for focal liver pathology of various etiology]

The own experience on surgical treatment of more than 400 patients, suffering parasytic and nonparasitic hepatic cysts, benign and malignant hepatic tumors, using laparoscopic technologies, was summarized. Indications for laparoscopic operations, the main technical aspects, immediate and late follow-up results were analyzed. Advantages of laparoscopic operations in comparison to open operative interventions in thoroughly selected patients were noted.