Insights from Seoul National University Hospital's experience: a systematic review of pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy progression.

ABSTRACT: Following its initial execution in November 2015, pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy (PLDH) has gained acceptance as a conventional practice at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH). It is noteworthy that a significant proportion of cases entail full right hepatectomies, which are acknowledged to be technically demanding. As expertise and knowledge have been accrued, the pure laparoscopic technique has been extended to encompass liver recipients as a viable option in SNUH. The aim of this review is to present the developmental progression of PLDH, with a focus on pure laparoscopic donor right hepatectomy (PLDRH), at SNUH. This includes the standardization process, which can be achieved by sharing the hospital's accumulated experience and previous reports. Various types of graft, inclu

SUBMITTER: Hong SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11007335 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature