An integrated strategy for deciding open versus laparoscopic hepatectomy for resectable primary liver cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is now widely performed in treating primary liver cancer (PLC) and yields equal long-term and superior short-term outcomes to those of open liver resection (OLR). The optimal surgical approach for resectable PLC (rPLC) remains controversial. Herein, we aimed to develop a nomogram to determine the most appropriate resection approach for the individual patient.

Methods

Patients with rPLC who underwent hepatectomy from January 2013 to December 2018 were reviewed. Prediction model for risky surgery during LLR was constructed.

Results

A total of 900 patients in the LLR cohort and 423 patients in the OLR cohort were included. A history of previous antitumor treatment, tumor diameter, tumor location and resection extent were inde

SUBMITTER: Fu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9972775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature