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Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein
Published on: September 27, 2024
Laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3): towards the "gold standard"
J S Azagra1, M Goergen, S Brondello
1Digestive and Endocrine Multidisciplinary Unit (UMADE), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, 4, rue Barblé, 1210, Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Azagra.js@chl.lu
Background:
The purpose of this article is to define the state of the art in laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3) in order to advance the good option towards the "gold standard".
Methods:
Based on a large review of the literature as well as on our personal experience the authors define clearly: the feasibility and the effectiveness of LLS 2 and 3.
Results:
In this review the conversion rate was <4%, the histological positive margins was <0.8%, and the mortality was inferior to 0.8%.
Conclusion:
The LLS 2 and 3 seem equivalent or perhaps better option compared with the same intervention performed by laparotomy and can be proposed as primary with a grade C recommendation.
