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Hand-assisted laparoscopic left hepatectomy: how I do it.

Susannah M Cheek1, Iswanto Sucandy1, David A Geller1

  • 1Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, UPMC Liver Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 3459 Fifth Avenue, UPMC Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582, USA.

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
|November 22, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Hand-assisted laparoscopic liver resection is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical option. This technique offers advantages for bleeding control and liver mobilization in complex procedures like hepatocellular carcinoma resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic liver resection adoption has been slow due to concerns about bleeding and oncologic outcomes.
  • Over 9,500 laparoscopic liver resections have been reported globally, with studies demonstrating safety and oncologic equivalence to open resection.
  • Pure laparoscopic and hand-assisted laparoscopic techniques are primary minimally invasive approaches.

Observation:

  • Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery provides tactile feedback, aids liver mobilization, and simplifies bleeding control.
  • A case report details a hand-assisted laparoscopic left liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in a non-cirrhotic patient.
  • Video documentation accompanies the case presentation.

Findings:

Keywords:
Hand-assisted laparoscopic hepatectomyHepatectomyHepatocellular carcinomaLaparoscopic liver resectionLaparoscopic surgery

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  • Hand-assisted laparoscopic liver resection is a viable and safe oncologic procedure.
  • The technique facilitates complex liver dissections and bleeding management.
  • Successful resection of hepatocellular carcinoma was achieved using this minimally invasive approach.

    • Implications:

    • This case supports the expanding role of hand-assisted laparoscopic liver resection for liver tumors.
    • Minimally invasive techniques offer potential benefits for patient recovery and outcomes.
    • Further adoption of hand-assisted laparoscopic liver resection may improve surgical care for liver cancer patients.