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Single incision laparoscopic liver resection (SILL) - a systematic review
Christian Benzing1, Felix Krenzien1, Georgi Atanasov1
1Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Campus Virchow Klinikum and Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Campus Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Single incision laparoscopic liver resection (SILL) shows promising feasibility and outcomes. While current studies are favorable, more randomized trials are needed to establish robust evidence for this minimally invasive technique.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Minimally invasive liver resections are standard for tumors.
- Single incision laparoscopic liver resection (SILL) is an emerging technique.
- Limited data exists on SILL's efficacy and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on SILL.
- To assess feasibility, perioperative results, and oncological outcomes of SILL.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search on Medline.
- Independent screening and quality assessment of eligible studies.
- Narrative synthesis of data from 15 identified studies.
Main Results:
- SILL demonstrated favorable feasibility, morbidity, and mortality.
- Low rates of wound complications and incisional hernias were observed.
- Good cosmetic results were reported in the reviewed studies.
Conclusions:
- SILL shows favorable results based on current evidence.
- The existing body of evidence for SILL is limited.
- Further randomized controlled studies are essential to validate SILL's benefits.
