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Laparoscopic versus open surgery for hepatic caudate lobectomy: a retrospective study
Zhengchen Jiang1, Gang Du2, Xuyang Wang3
1Department of General Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, China.
Surgical Endoscopy
|September 22, 2022
Summary
Laparoscopic hepatic caudate lobectomy (LHCL) is a safe and effective minimally invasive option for liver tumors. This approach significantly reduces blood loss and postoperative pain compared to open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Caudate lobe liver tumors present unique surgical challenges.
- Open hepatic caudate lobectomy (OHCL) is a traditional approach with significant morbidity.
- Evaluating minimally invasive alternatives like laparoscopic hepatic caudate lobectomy (LHCL) is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and safety of LHCL.
- To compare LHCL with OHCL in treating liver tumors.
- To evaluate perioperative outcomes between the two surgical approaches.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study comparing 24 patients undergoing LHCL with 24 matched patients undergoing OHCL.
- Patient demographics, intraoperative parameters, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare differences between the LHCL and OHCL groups.
Main Results:
- LHCL demonstrated significantly smaller incision length (4.22 cm vs. 22.46 cm) and reduced intraoperative blood loss (116.82 ml vs. 371.74 ml) compared to OHCL.
- No significant differences were observed in operation time, Pringle maneuver time, or blocking rate.
- Postoperative pain scores and analgesic consumption were significantly lower in the LHCL group.
Conclusions:
- LHCL is a feasible and effective surgical option for liver tumors involving the caudate lobe.
- The laparoscopic approach offers advantages in reduced blood loss and postoperative pain.
- LHCL represents a safe and beneficial alternative to open surgery for selected patients.
