Two-Stage Total Laparoscopic Liver Resection: Two Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Alsunaidi Mohammed F, Alsubaie Lamia S, Mattar Rafif E, Al-alem Faisal A
Primary Institution: King Saud University, College of Medicine, Riyadh, SAU
Hypothesis
Can two-stage total laparoscopic liver resection be safely performed in patients with liver metastasis?
Conclusion
The two cases demonstrate that two-stage total laparoscopic liver resection is feasible and safe with minimal complications.
Supporting Evidence
- Both patients tolerated the procedures very well with no postoperative complications.
- The first patient remains disease-free and in good health after 36 months.
- The second patient was discharged home on the third postoperative day.
Takeaway
Doctors can do a special kind of surgery on the liver in two steps, and it worked well for two patients with cancer.
Methodology
The study presents two case reports of patients undergoing two-stage total laparoscopic liver resection.
Limitations
The procedure is rarely performed laparoscopically, and there is a steep learning curve for surgeons.
Participant Demographics
Two male patients aged 57 and 36 with liver metastasis from sigmoid cancer and pancreatic gastrinoma, respectively.
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