Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology

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Scand. J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2017

Review Meta Analysis

Outcomes following laparoscopic versus open major hepatectomy: a meta-analysis.

The role of laparoscopic major hepatectomy (LMH) remains uncertain in current liver surgery. This meta-analysis aimed to compare surgical and oncological outcomes of LMH versus open major hepatectomy (OMH). ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrated that LMH appeared to be feasible and safe in current liver surgery. LMH is associated with less blood loss, decreased postoperative morbidity, shorter hospital stay, and comparable oncological outcomes compared with OMH.

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