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Role of Laparoscopy in Hepatic Cyst Surgery

Background: Hepatic cysts are detected incidentally in 2.5–5% of the population. Only about 15% of such cysts are symptomatic. Since laparoscopic deroofing for liver cysts was first described in 1991 there have been a number of reports of successful laparoscopic management of hepatic cysts, including the laparoscopic management of complex and parasitic cysts. Methods: A systematic review of English-language articles on the subject appearing in journals through May 2002 was conducted using the Medline database. Results: Only a minority of cystic liver lesions need treatment, and the therapeutic approach is guided by the type of cyst. Laparoscopic deroofing (combined with omentoplasty and/or oversewing) of uncomplicated liver cysts is associated with a recurrence rate of 10–25%, with less morbidity and mortality as compared to open surgery. On the other hand, treatment of complex liver cysts and hydatid cysts by laparoscopy is not considered a standard approach. Conclusion: The laparoscopic approach in uncomplicated but symptomatic liver cysts is effective, with low morbidity and mortality. Additional omentoplasty or oversewing appears to reduce the recurrence rate.