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Selected patients undergoing minor laparoscopic hepatectomy can achieve a hospital stay of 24 hours or less. This study highlights the feasibility of same-day or overnight discharge for these minimally invasive liver surgeries.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Laparoscopic liver resections are associated with reduced hospital stays.
  • This study examines hospital outcomes for minor laparoscopic liver resections with a 24-hour or less stay.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of short hospital stays (≤24 hours) after minor laparoscopic hepatectomy.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of a prospectively maintained hepatobiliary surgery database.
  • Inclusion criteria: minor laparoscopic hepatectomy (resection of <3 segments) with ≤24-hour hospital stay.
  • All patients managed under an established enhanced recovery after surgery protocol.

Main Results:

  • 14 patients met the criteria: 3 bisegmentectomies and 11 segmental resections.
  • Median operative time was 80.5 minutes (range 29-210 min).
  • Median blood loss was 50 cc (range 20-400 cc); 4 patients discharged same day, 10 stayed overnight.

Conclusions:

  • A select group of patients undergoing minor laparoscopic hepatectomy can be safely discharged within 24 hours.
  • Short hospital stays are achievable for specific patients following minimally invasive liver surgery.
  • Enhanced recovery protocols facilitate early discharge after minor hepatectomy.