We report the laparoscopic use of a novel perforator-grinderaspirator apparatus, specifically
designed for the evacuation of hydatid cysts. Eleven hepatic hydatid cysts in six patients …

ABSTRACT A laparoscopic technique to manage hydatid cyst of the liver is described. The
technique is safe and simple and has the advantages of other abdominal laparoscopic …

Background We have previously reported on the laparoscopic treatment of hydatid cysts of
the liver. We now report the successful treatment of 18 cysts in 12 patients with a median …

Background: Because of limited experience worldwide, controversies about the
laparoscopic treatment of liver hydatid cysts have not been resolved. The aim of this study …

Hepatic hydatid cysts are a common surgical problem that is encountered in many tropical
countries, including India. Open surgical exploration and excision had been the mainstay of …

Many reports have recently shown the feasibility of treating simple cysts, polycystic disease
of the liver and biliary cysts by laparoscopy. Groups having experience in this kind of surgery …

Background: In recent years attempts have been made to treat hydatid liver cysts
laparoscopically. The purpose of this study was to evaluate different aspects of this …

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic approach in the
management of hydatid liver cyst. Methods: From December 2002 to August 2003, six …

Hypothesis Laparoscopy is effective and reliable in treating hepatic hydatid disease. Design
Case series of patients with hepatic hydatid disease who underwent laparoscopic treatment …

We report for the first time treatment of hydatid cyst of the liver laparoscopically. The patient
is a 27-year-old man who presented to our hospital with a 6-week history of recurrent right …