Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic central hepatectomy: a comparison with open surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Laparoscopic liver resection has advantages over open liver resection, including reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays. Laparoscopic central hepatectomy (CH) is a highly challenging procedure, and such outcomes can only be achieved with a high level of expertise in laparoscopic liver surgery. Laparoscopic CH remains challenging, with safety and efficacy unclear. This study retrospectively evaluated the intra- and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open CH and assessed safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery.

Methods

CH included anterior sectionectomy (AS) and central bisectionectomy (CBS) (excluding cases with biliary reconstruction). The study comprised 38 patients receiving CH in our department from January 2010 to November 2023.

Results

SUBMITTER: Masuda T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842538 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature