Misdiagnosis of hepatic cystic echinococcosis complicated with hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report.

Rationale: Hepatic cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a common zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the entry of Echinococcus granulosus eggs into human body. Surgical resection is the optimal treatment choice for hepatic CE. However, Coexistence of CE and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have been reported with a rare incidence rate, which led to unsatisfactory prognosis after the operation.

Laparoscopic versus conventional open treatment of hepatic cystic hydatidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Introduction: There still exist controversies about the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic and traditional open surgery.

Aim: This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic versus traditional laparotomy in hepatic cystic hydatidosis.

Material And Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for studies about liver hydatid surgery.