Author:
Aleksić Vuk,Špica Vladimir,Bokun-Vukašinović Zorana,Ćulafić Radmila,Mijatović Svetlana,Mitrović Nebojša
Abstract
Introduction: Congenital simple hepatic cysts are extremely rare and are usually asymptomatic. The best therapeutic approach to treating simple liver cysts remains the subject of scientific debate. Case report: We present the case of a giant liver cyst removed with a minimally invasive, laparoscopic approach in a 68-year-old woman, who presented with rapid weight loss. Conclusion: Due to the lack of randomized clinical trials comparing minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgery approaches in liver cyst treatment, we recommend a personalized medical approach, applied after analyzing the characteristics of both the cyst and the patient.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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