Laparoscopic management of a giant simple hepatic cyst

Introduction: Congenital simple hepatic cysts are extremely rare and are usually asymptomatic. The best therapeutic approach to treating simple liver cysts remains the subject of scientific debate. Case report: We present the case of a giant liver cyst removed with a minimally invasive, laparoscopic approach in a 68-year-old woman, who presented with rapid weight loss. Conclusion: Due to the lack of randomized clinical trials comparing minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgery approaches in liver cyst treatment, we recommend a personalized medical approach, applied after analyzing the characteristics of both the cyst and the patient.