Authors: Cheung, F.K.Y.; Lee, K.F.; John, Wong; Lai, P.B.S.

Source: JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Volume 9, Number 4, October - December 2005 , pp. 497-499(3)

Publisher: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Abstract:

The use of laparoscopic techniques in the emergency treatment of liver cyst complications has not been reported in the literature. Laparoscopic surgery is a well-established treatment modality for giant hepatic cyst in the elective setting. We report a case of laparoscopic unroofing of a 15-cm ruptured hepatic cyst, which had recurred after previous percutaneous alcohol instillation therapy. Laparoscopic ultrasound was used to delineate the extent of the cyst while a Harmonic scalpel was used for dissection. The patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged 4 days after the operation.

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Keywords: HEPATIC CYST; RUPTURED; LAPAROSCOPIC UNROOFING

Document Type: Case report

Publication date: 2005-10-01

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