Cyst Fenestration
Fenestration is a surgical procedure used to treat certain types of liver cysts. It involves making one or more small openings in the cyst wall to allow the fluid to drain out. There are two main types of fenestration procedures. A minimally invasive fenestration uses special instruments to make small incisions. It can be done using local anesthesia, which numbs the area around the incision, or general anesthesia, which puts a patient to sleep during the procedure.
On the other hand, open fenestration involves the creation of a large incision in the abdomen so that the surgeon can access the liver directly. It is usually done under general anesthesia. The main benefit of fenestration is that it can help relieve pain and other symptoms caused by a liver cyst. In some cases, it can also help prevent complications such as infection or bleeding from a ruptured cyst.
Fenestration is generally a safe procedure, but like all surgeries, it carries certain risks, such as infection, bleeding, and blood clots. The risks are usually low for minimally invasive surgery under local anesthesia. However, the risks are higher in open surgery under general anesthesia because it requires a larger incision in the abdomen.
