Liver cyst removal or fenestration
Hepatic cystectomy
Excision of a liver cyst or treatment to remove the wall of the cyst
What is liver cyst fenestration?
Simply draining the fluid is not enough to remove a cyst, as it fills up again. A more effective way is laparoscopic 'de-roofing' where a large portion of the cyst wall is removed.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you during your pre-op appointment, and also answer any questions you may have.
Laparoscopic de-roofing is usually performed under general anaesthetic. It is a surgical procedure done through 2‒3 small cuts in the abdomen, and uses a flexible fibre optic tube with a tiny camera and a light on the end (laparoscope) to see inside the body (‘keyhole' surgery).
Once the cyst is located, it's usually aspirated (drained of fluid) and part of the cyst wall is removed to prevent the cyst from refilling and recurring.
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How to prepare icon plus
You'll have a pre-op assessment about 14 days before surgery to assess your general fitness.
As you'll be receiving a general anaesthetic, you may need to limit your food and drink intake in the six hours leading up to surgery. You're usually given anti-thrombosis socks to wear to stop you from developing blood clots in the veins of your legs during and after the procedure.
Be sure to inform your consultant in advance of any relevant medical information, such as:- an artificial heart valve
- a coronary artery stent
- a pacemaker or defibrillator
- an artificial joint
- an artificial blood vessel graft
- a prescription for warfarin, aspirin or clopidogrel
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After surgery icon plus
After your liver cyst excision, you'll be transferred to our recovery unit, where our dedicated team of HPB consultants and nurses will care for you. Recovery times for liver cyst excisions can vary, so your HPB consultant will explain when you can expect to leave the hospital and get back to your routine.
Most people make a full recovery within two weeks, and the risk of the cyst recurring has been shown to be very low.
Our liver specialists
Our locations
From complex liver surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional hepatobiliary care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at Docklands
2 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5EE
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344