How Is It Performed?
In cyst treatment, the cyst content is drained through a thin needle placed under ultrasound guidance; sclerotherapy is then applied to the cyst wall to prevent refilling. For infectious cysts such as hydatid disease, internationally accepted percutaneous protocols are followed.
Advantages
- Non-surgical, needle-based treatment
- Local anesthesia is sufficient
- Sclerotherapy lowers recurrence
- Same-day discharge
- No scar
What Does the Process Look Like?
Evaluation
Cyst size, location and type are assessed with ultrasound and additional imaging when necessary; the treatment plan is defined.
Procedure Day
Under local anesthesia the cyst is drained and sclerotherapy is applied when indicated. The procedure usually takes 30–45 minutes.
Follow-up
Shrinkage of the cyst and any recurrence are monitored with follow-up ultrasound examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cyst treatment permanent?
With sclerotherapy-supported drainage, recurrence rates are low; in the rare event of recurrence, the procedure can be repeated.
How long does the procedure take?
Depending on cyst size and type, it is usually completed within 30–45 minutes.
Which cysts can be treated this way?
Symptomatic simple kidney and liver cysts, and hydatid cysts at suitable stages, can be treated percutaneously; suitability is determined by imaging.
What is the advantage over surgery?
No incision, no general anesthesia and no hospital stay are required; recovery is considerably faster.
The information on this page is for general education; diagnosis and treatment decisions are made individually after clinical evaluation.