Laparoscopic surgery in treatment of congenital hepatic cyst

Objective:To investigate the method and effect of the laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of congenital hepatic cyst.Methods:From March 2000 to March 2009,82 cases(16 males,66 females,aged 19-81 years,mean age 46 years) with congenital hepatic cyst received laparoscopic fenestration drainage were analyzed retrospectively,the operation duration,bleeding volume and complications were observed.Results:All procedures were successfully accomplished.The operation duration was 30～120 min,mean time 46 min,the amount of bleeding volume was 20～100 ml,mean 46 ml.There was no conversion to open abdominal operation.There was 5 cases recurrence in 6 months to 9 years follow-up.Conclusion:Laparoscopic fenestration drainage is a safe,reliable surgical approach in hepatic cyst patients with minimal injury and rapid healing,and should be the preferable choice for the patients with congenital hepatic cyst.