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Laparoscopic major liver resection in Korea: a multicenter study.
Dae Wook Hwang1, Ho-Seong Han, Yoo-Seok Yoon
1Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 166 Gumi-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi 463-707, Korea.
Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
|September 25, 2012
Summary
Laparoscopic major liver resection is a safe and effective treatment for liver diseases in Korea. This multicenter study of 265 patients shows reliable outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma and other conditions.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Laparoscopic major liver resection (LMLR) is increasingly adopted worldwide.
- Data on LMLR in Korea is limited.
- This study evaluates the experience of LMLR in Korean tertiary medical centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the outcomes of laparoscopic major liver resections in Korea.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of LMLR for various liver conditions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1,009 laparoscopic liver resections from 2001-2011.
- Data collected from 12 tertiary medical centers in Korea.
- Focus on 265 cases of major liver resections.
Main Results:
- LMLR was performed for hepatocellular carcinoma, metastatic tumors, and other conditions.
- Left hemihepatectomy was the most common procedure.
- Low open conversion rate (6.4%), acceptable operative time, blood loss, and complication rates (20.0%).
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic major liver resection is a reliable and safe surgical option in Korea.
- The study supports the widespread adoption of LMLR for liver disease treatment.
- Further research can explore long-term outcomes and refine techniques.
