Laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with clinically significant portal hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the effects of laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) on the short-term and long-term outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with and without clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH).

Methods

A systematic literature search of the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was performed for articles published from inception to March 1, 2023. Meta-analysis of surgical and oncological outcomes was performed using a random effects model. Data were summarized as mean difference and risk ratio with 95% confidence intervals.

Results

Five cohort studies with a total of 310 HCC patients were included (CSPH 143; Non-CSPH 167). In terms of surgical outcomes, estimated blood loss and the length of hospital stay were significantly lower in the Non-CSP

SUBMITTER: Xiang ZQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763288 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature