What are the treatment methods for cysts?
Disease description:
My father has been complaining of stomach pain for the past two days. He went to the clinic downstairs and was told he has a liver cyst. I would like to ask what are the available treatment options for cysts?
The main treatment methods for cysts include the following:
1. **Laparoscopic surgery**: Using laparoscopic technology, the surgery is performed through small incisions, resulting in minimal trauma. However, hospitalization is still required, and the cost is relatively high.
2. **Ultrasound-guided interventional therapy**: Using ultrasound technology, a needle replaces the scalpel to puncture and drain the cyst fluid under direct B-ultrasound visualization. Sclerosing agents are then injected to prevent cyst recurrence. This method has a high success rate and is especially suitable for hereditary cystic diseases such as polycystic liver and polycystic kidney disease.
3. **Medication**: For smaller cysts, medications such as Xiao Jin Wan or blood-activating and stasis-resolving plasters may be used to promote spontaneous absorption of the cyst. For larger cysts, after aspiration of the cyst fluid, agents such as lauromacrogol and absolute alcohol may be injected to destroy the cyst wall cells.
When selecting a treatment method, comprehensive consideration must be given to the size, location, nature of the cyst, and the patient's overall health condition.