LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF HYDATID HEPATIC CYST - UP TO DATE REVIEW
Abstract:
ntroduction: Hepatic hydatid cyst is a zoonosis that can affect humans in its cycle of
development. Being worldwidely known, it is more common in endemic areas, Romania being one of
the countries where this condition is relatively common. The surgical management of this pathology
can be a challenge due to the number of cysts, the location and the structures involved. Materials and
methods: We conducted a review of the recent literature in which the cases with this type of
pathology, the surgical therapeutic modalities and their results were analysed. Results: There was a
tendency towards a laparoscopic surgical approach, which has undeniable advantages over open
surgery. Conclusion: The laparoscopic surgical approach remains the standard surgical therapy for
this condition
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