I Martin1, O J Garden. 1. University Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is some debate regarding the role of laparoscopy in deroofing of liver cysts. METHODS: Three patients underwent laparoscopic deroofing by means of an ultrasonic scalpel. RESULTS: All three patients underwent treatment successfully with minimal postoperative morbidity and hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS: The ultrasonic scalpel has a useful role in the laparoscopic treatment of hepatic cysts.
BACKGROUND: There is some debate regarding the role of laparoscopy in deroofing of liver cysts. METHODS: Three patients underwent laparoscopic deroofing by means of an ultrasonic scalpel. RESULTS: All three patients underwent treatment successfully with minimal postoperative morbidity and hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS: The ultrasonic scalpel has a useful role in the laparoscopic treatment of hepatic cysts.