Laparoscopic versus open liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma at a North‐American Centre: a 2‐to‐1 matched pair analysis

DiscussionLLR confers the widely‐accepted benefits of laparoscopic surgery, namely severity of complication, 30‐day readmission rate, LOS and blood loss. Further studies are required to examine intra‐ and extra‐hepatic recurrence after LLR. LLR for HCC should be considered for appropriately selected patients in centres with requisite volume and expertise.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - October 9, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jonghun J. Lee, John B. Conneely, Rory L. Smoot, Steven Gallinger, Paul D. Greig, Carol‐Anne Moulton, Alice Wei, Ian McGilvray, Sean P. Cleary Tags: Original Article Source Type: research