Laparoscopic Liver Resection: Benefits and Controversies

Overview

Journal Surg Clin North Am

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2004 Apr 6

PMID 15062655

Citations 59

Authors

Michel Gagner

Tomasz Rogula

Don Selzer

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Abstract

Laparoscopic liver resection is feasible and safe. Small tumors located in the left-lateral segment are the most favorable for the laparoscopic approach. Complication and conversion rates are acceptable. The laparoscopic approach to malignant lesions is controversial and results should be confirmed in further prospective studies. This highly advanced laparoscopic surgery requires experience and the availability of technologies for safe dissection of liver parenchyma.

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