Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for the Management of Cystic Echinococcosis of the Liver

In laparoscopy group three trocars is used. The first is 10 mm and inserted within the umbilicus for telescop, the second is 10 mm and inserted just below the xiphoid process, and third is 5 mm and inserted at the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.

-open surgery group describes the patients treated with traditional open surgery. In open surgery group a right subcostal incision is used.