title: Laparoscopic cystectomy for splenic hydatid cyst: a case report.
abstract: Even in countries where it is considered endemic, splenic hydatid cyst is a very rare disease in childhood. Partial or total splenectomy has generally been the treatment of choice for this condition. This is the first report of laparoscopic cystectomy as treatment of isolated splenic hydatid cyst in childhood. A 10-year-old girl with isolated splenic hydatid cyst was successfully treated by laparoscopic cystectomy and splenic preservation. The authors have demonstrated that laparoscopic cystectomy for an isolated splenic hydatid cyst is technically feasible, safe, and is associated with a shorter hospital stay and good cosmetic appearance.
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Faruk Sükan Maternity and Children Hospital, Konya, Turkey. ibrahimakkoyun@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Akkoyun
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Akbıyık
authors.forename: Aysegul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Altunkeser
mesh_terms: D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D009852:Omentum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D015766:Albendazole