Management of symptomatic polycystic liver disease with hepatic resection.

PACIFIC COAST SURGICALASSOCIATION Management of Symptomatic Polycystic Liver DiseaseWithHepatic Resection Polycystic liver disease causes devastating symptoms owing to hepatomegaly. Aspiration or fenestration fails to definitively remove the cyst wall and results in the reaccumulation of cyst fluid. Preserved hepatic function generally precludes consideration of a liver transplant, leaving hepatic resection the best available treatment option for patients with impairedqualityof life. This case series outlines a successful outcome using this operative strategy.