Deroofing
Deroofing, fenestration, sclerosing, or marsupialization is done as a temporary fix for pain relief only. Some have had this procedure done laparoscopically. A review of the literature indicates this procedure can take as long to perform as some liver resections. Oftentimes deroofing needs repeating. If the doctor has had experience with polycystic liver cysts, he will tell you eventually you will need either a liver transplant or a liver resection. Not everyone with liver cysts requires a surgical procedure, only 8% or those with severe polycystic liver disease may find it necessary to seek out some type of surgical de-bulking procedure. 92% have few if any symptoms from their polycystic liver.
Deroofing with Sand Bags
I heard from a courageous German lady who allowed her story to be written. She has had this procedure done several times with success. The doctors have her hold very still with sand bags in place for (2) two hours following the procedure. Though she has had this procedure repeated several times, she feels since trying the PLD Diet, she can prolong the time between procedures. Read her story.
