LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF HEPATIC HYDATID-DISEASE

Surgery is still the main modality in the treatment of hepatic hydatid disease. Laparoscopic methods, with their low morbidity, have gained prominence in many fields and, in some cases, have nearly replaced ope n surgery. In this report, a laparoscopic method for the treatment of hepatic hydatid disease is described and the results in the first six cases are presented. The method involves the use of an aspirator-grind er apparatus designed specifically for laparoscopic surgery. The posto perative courses of the patients were very comfortable and no complica tion related to the laparoscopic technique occurred. The method achiev es evacuation of all viable cyst contents with the patient benefits of laparoscopic surgery. The apparatus practically eliminates the risk o f spillage. The postoperative parameters and the early follow-up resul ts (21-27 months) are very encouraging.