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Robotic Left Hepatectomy using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging for an Intrahepatic Complex Biliary Cyst
Published on: June 24, 2022
[Manual and robotic laparoscopic liver resection. Two case-reviews]
Summary
Laparoscopic liver resections, including robotic approaches, show promise for minimally invasive surgery. These procedures, like HandPort-assisted manual resections, offer a safe alternative with shorter hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic liver resections are relatively new in clinical practice.
- Limited literature exists on robotic liver resections.
- This study explores two cases of laparoscopic liver resection.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male underwent RFA-assisted and HandPort-assisted manual laparoscopic left-sided lobectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma.
- A 29-year-old female underwent robotic laparoscopic resection for focal nodular hyperplasia.
- Both lesions were located in segments SII and SIII.
Findings:
- Both patients recovered without complications, with hospital stays of 8 and 7 days.
- Histological findings confirmed R0 resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.
- HandPort-assisted manual laparoscopic resection of the left liver lobe was demonstrated as a safe method.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic liver surgery may offer benefits over open procedures due to smaller incisions.
- Expertise in liver and laparoscopic surgery is crucial for successful outcomes.
- Further pilot studies are needed to evaluate the benefits of robotic laparoscopic liver resections.