<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat information pertains to pancreatic pseudocysts?  <response>: <reason> Treatment depends on the size of the pseudocyst and whether it is causing symptoms. Many pseudocysts go away on their own. Those that remain for more than 6 weeks and are larger than 5 cm in diameter often need surgery.Surgical treatments include:Drainage through the skin percutaneous using a needle, usually guided by a CT scan Endoscopic-assisted drainage using an endoscope a tube containing a camera and a light that is passed down into the stomach Surgical drainage of the pseudocyst, which involves making a connection between the cyst and the stomach or small intestine. This may be done using a laparoscope. 