Single Port Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Liver Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Stephen Kin Yong Chang, Mayasari Maria, Ganpathi Iyer Shridhar, Wen Victor Lee Tswen, Madhavan Krishnakumar
Primary Institution: National University Health System
Hypothesis
Is single port laparoscopic liver resection a feasible and safe technique for treating hepatocellular carcinoma?
Conclusion
This technique is feasible and safe to perform in experienced centers.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients had a length of stay of 3-5 days.
- There were no complications in this early series.
- Blood loss was between 200-450 mL.
Takeaway
Doctors tried a new way to do liver surgery using just one small cut, and it worked well for three patients.
Methodology
The study included all single port laparoscopic liver resection cases with proven histology findings of HCC performed in 2010, evaluating demographic data, operation length, blood loss, and complications.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size and early experience.
Participant Demographics
All patients were male, aged 61 to 70 years, with several comorbidities.
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