National trends with a laparoscopic liver resection: results from a population‐based analysis

ConclusionSince the Louisville Statement in 2009, utilization of LLR has increased. LLR is associated with a modest decrease in LOS and appears to be safe with mortality and morbidity similar to open surgery.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 1, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jin He, Neda Amini, Gaya Spolverato, Kenzo Hirose, Martin Makary, Christopher L. Wolfgang, Matthew J. Weiss, Timothy M. Pawlik Tags: Original Article Source Type: research