Abstract

SAN MARTIN, Gonzalo et al. Laparoscopic major liver resection: left hepatectomy for hydatid cyst. Cir. Urug. [online]. 2024, vol.8, n.1, e502.  Epub Dec 01, 2024. ISSN 1688-1281.  https://doi.org/10.31837/cir.urug/8.1.14.

The case of a 45-year-old female from rural area under study for long-standing epigastralgia is presented. No notable findings on physical examiation. Imaging was compatible with hepatic hydatic cyst at left lateral segment. Given the topography, adherent to segment 4 pedicle, a left hepatectomy by laparoscopic approach was performed. Procedure without incidents. Patient presented good post-operative evolution and was discharged after 72 horas.

Keywords : Laparoscopic hepatectomy; hydatic cyst.

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