Management of Symptomatic Polycystic Liver Disease With Hepatic Resection

PACIFIC COAST SURGICAL ASSOCIATION Management of Symptomatic Polycystic Liver Disease With Hepatic 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 impaired quality of life. This case series outlines a successful outcome using this operative strategy.