Challenge of safety margin in laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma
Conclusion Securing an appropriate safety margin for laparoscopic liver resection while dissecting using laparoscopic instruments was challenging without any tactile sensation by the surgeon. Moreover, no significant differences were observed in the postoperative survival of both Group I or II patients with a safety margin of ≥ 5 mm.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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