Laparoscopic radical deroofing of hepatic cysts using the ultrasonic scalpel

Authors
Martin, I Garden, OJ
Citation
I. Martin et Oj. Garden, Laparoscopic radical deroofing of hepatic cysts using the ultrasonic scalpel, AUST NZ J S, 69(10), 1999, pp. 743-744
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
00048682 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
743 - 744
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-8682(199910)69:10<743:LRDOHC>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Background: There is some debate regarding the role of laparoscopy in deroo fing of liver cysts. Methods: Three patients underwent laparoscopic deroofing by means of an ult rasonic scalpel. Results: All three patients underwent treatment successfully with minimal p ostoperative morbidity and hospital stay. Conclusions: The ultrasonic scalpel has a useful role in the laparoscopic t reatment of hepatic cysts.