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Laparoscopic palliation of polycystic liver disease

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The role of laparoscopic surgery in the management of polycystic liver disease (PCLD) is not well defined. The authors hypothesized that laparoscopic fenestration for PCLD relieves symptoms caused by polycystic liver disease. In this study, 11 patients underwent 20 laparoscopic cyst fenestration operations as treatment for symptoms of their PCLD. Symptoms leading to surgery were pain and pressure in 15 (75%) and early satiety in 12 (60%) patients. The median hospital stay was 1 day. The symptoms resolved postoperatively in all the patients. An additional laparoscopic fenestration was required in six (55%) patients for recurrent symptoms. The average time to reoperation was 22 ± 16 months. Two patients required hepatic transplantation. Initial symptom resolution occurred in all the patients undergoing redo fenestration. The authors conclude that laparoscopic fenestration for PCLD is safe, results in minimal “down” time and relieves the symptoms caused by PCLD. Symptomatic relief usually is temporary, and repeat surgery is required for recurring symptoms in half of the patients.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, C313, Denver, CO, 80262, USA

    T. N. Robinson & G. V. Stiegmann

  2. Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, C313, Denver, CO, 80262, USA

    G. T. Everson

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Robinson, T.N., Stiegmann, G.V. & Everson, G.T. Laparoscopic palliation of polycystic liver disease. Surg Endosc 19, 130–132 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8813-1

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