Abstract:

Objective The aim of the study is to retrospectively evaluate hydatid cyst cases in which we underwent laparoscopic surgical treatment in terms of age, gender, cyst location, cyst size and type, treatment applied, duration of operation, early and late complications, and recurrence, and compare these findings with the literature. Materials and Methods Demographic information of patients such as age, gender, serological and radiological examination results, number of cysts, type, size, localization, type and duration of operation, early and late complications, duration of hospital stay, mortality and morbidity data according to Gharbi classification. It was scanned retrospectively from the registry system and analyzed by creating a database. Results The mean age of the patients was 35.28 ±16.12 years, and 42.9% were female (6/14) and 57.1% were male (8/14).The most common complaints of patients were pain (57.1%) and jaundice (21.4%), respectively. CT (Computed Tomography) and USG (Ultrasound) were requested for all patients at the stage of diagnosis. Medical treatment was applied to all patients. All patients underwent laparoscopic pericystectomy operation. Oral treatment was started on the first day. Bile leakage developed during the operation in three (21.4%) patients and the primary was repaired. Bile leakage developed in seven patients (50.0%, 7/14) postoperatively, while two (14.3%) of these patients required Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP). The patients were followed up for one year, during which time mortality and recurrence did not occur. Conclusion It is thought that laparoscopic surgery performed in experienced centers and by experienced surgeons will be preferred more frequently in the treatment of hydatid cyst.

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