How To Diagnose And Treat Liver Cysts

Surgical Removal

Surgical removal is considered the most effective treatment method for liver cysts causing symptoms. Unlike cyst drainage, it permanently removes the cysts so they will not reform. Where possible, doctors prefer to use laparoscopic methods for this procedure. These methods cause less scarring and pain, and patients also have a quicker recovery time. After giving the patient a general anesthetic, doctors will make two or three small incisions in the abdomen. Surgical equipment is inserted into these incisions, and a camera is also inserted to allow surgeons to visualize the entire area. After the operation, patients will be monitored in a recovery area, and an overnight stay in the hospital is normally required. During their stay, patients will be assessed for bleeding, and their surgical dressings will be changed. Patients are typically discharged the following day, and most of them make a full recovery within two weeks. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to evaluate the patient's progress, and any concerns or new symptoms should be reported to the surgeon as promptly as possible.