EXPERIENCE IN THE TREATMENT OF LIVER ECHINOCOCCOSIS

Background. Liver echinococcosis is a parasitic liver disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus. The choice of surgical strategy for this pathology remains challenging. Objective. To analyze the received outcomes in patients with echinococcosis. Material and methods. From 2012 to 2022, 27 were treated “Grodno University Clinic”. All underwent an extensive diagnostic evaluation that included complex laboratory instrumental methods as well surgery. Results. resections, including laparoscopic ones (25.9%). No post-operative complications fatal recorded. Conclusions. Patients should be referred specialized regional or republican hospitals. It necessary undergo CT abdominal chest cavities brain search additional foci. Preference given minimally invasive techniques. Negative serology test does not rule out presence parasite-induced lesions patient. technique total vascular isolation during surgery preferable resection cysts growth into nearby large vessels.