Laparoscopic management of hydatid cyst in the lesser sac

Abstract

Hydatid cyst is a disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Various anatomical location of hydatid cyst has been described in literature. Liver is the most common site of hydatid cyst and lungs are the second most common site. Hydatid cyst of lesser sac is a rare entity. Here we present a rare case report of laparoscopic management of hydatid cyst in lesser sac.

Keywords

• Laparoscopic
• hydatid
• cyst
• lesser sac Key Messages: Laparoscopic management of hydatid cyst in lesser sac is a feasible
• safe and effective procedure.