Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing cyst wall preservation against cyst wall resection during arthroscopic popliteal cyst decompression.
Napatpong ThamrongskulsiriDanaithep LimskulThanathep TanpowpongSomsak KuptniratsaikulThun ItthipanichpongPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)
During arthroscopic popliteal cyst decompression, cyst wall resection led to longer operative times and higher complication rates but lower recurrence rates and better MRI outcomes. The functional outcomes after surgery were found to be similar.