Minimally-invasive treatment of hepatic hydatid disease with Perforator-Grinder-Aspirator Apparatus and follow-up of 42 patients

Sormaz I. C., Avtan L.

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.80, no.4, pp.477-480, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 80 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.477-480
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction : The gold standard treatment for hydatid cyst (HC) is surgery. In surgical practice, open procedures still remain as the first option but in this minimally-invasive era, the frequency of laparoscopic procedures is increasing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of 42 patients with HC who underwent surgery with Perforator-Grinder-Aspirator-Apparatus (PGAA) and demonstrate the success and reliability of this technique.