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ANATOMY OF THE LIVEROnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Background: Hydatid disease or ecchinococcosis is azoonotic infection caused by larval stages of cestode species of the genus ecchinoccocus (atape worm), cystic form is caused by Echinococcus granulosus. The disease is common in the sheep-raising areas. Infestation by hydatid disease in human most commonly occurs in the liver (55-70%) followed by the lung (18-35).Other organs can be affected as heart, brain, bone and spine. Clinical presentation of hydatid disease depends on the site and size of lesion. Diagnosis is made ultrasonically, chest X-ray, CT scan, MRI. Different serological tests are carried out for the diagnosis, screening and post-operative follow up for recurrence Surgery remains the gold standard in terms of therapy for patients with echinococcosis of the liver despite significant economic costs, advances in medical treatment, and interventional radiology. Laparoscopy, as a minimally invasive surgery, has well-known clinical advantages over traditional surgery. Several reports have confirmed the benefit of a laparoscopic approach to liver hydatid disease. Laparoscopic approach of hepatic hydatid cyst is used increasingly in the treatment of this condition and for experienced teams this can become the most effective method of treatment, in combination with antiparasitic medication.
Objectives: The aim of this study to assess the role of laparoscopy in management of hepatic hydatid Cysts regarding Technique, Results and Complications.