BACKGROUND: Few centers are undertaking major laparoscopic liver resections, because of the well-recognized technical difficulties and lack of training opportunities. METHODS: The authors describe their technique for laparoscopic right hepatectomy, highlighting relevant details for accomplishing a safe and efficient procedure. Patients were chronologically divided into 2 groups to evaluate the impact of increasing experience on the surgical outcomes. RESULTS: Group I included 17 patients and group II 18 patients. The conversion rate to open or hybrid techniques significantly decreased from 36% in group I to 6% in group II (P = .03). The hospital stay decreased from a median of 6 days in group I to a median of 4 days in group II (P = .05). Complications occurred in 4 patients (11%), of whom 3 were in group I. The mortality was zero. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic right hepatectomy is a safe and efficient procedure when performed at specialized centers with extensive experience in hepatic surgery. Long-term training is necessary to acquire adequate expertise.
BACKGROUND: Few centers are undertaking major laparoscopic liver resections, because of the well-recognized technical difficulties and lack of training opportunities. METHODS: The authors describe their technique for laparoscopic right hepatectomy, highlighting relevant details for accomplishing a safe and efficient procedure. Patients were chronologically divided into 2 groups to evaluate the impact of increasing experience on the surgical outcomes. RESULTS: Group I included 17 patients and group II 18 patients. The conversion rate to open or hybrid techniques significantly decreased from 36% in group I to 6% in group II (P = .03). The hospital stay decreased from a median of 6 days in group I to a median of 4 days in group II (P = .05). Complications occurred in 4 patients (11%), of whom 3 were in group I. The mortality was zero. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic right hepatectomy is a safe and efficient procedure when performed at specialized centers with extensive experience in hepatic surgery. Long-term training is necessary to acquire adequate expertise.
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