Laparoscopic right posterior liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with right hepatic Glisson pedicle transection, a report of 16 cases / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the safety and efficacy of totally laparoscopic right posterior liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods The clinical data of 16 HCC patients undergoing laparoscopic right posterior liver resection at the First People's Hospital of Foshan between Apr 2014 and Sep 2018 was retrospectively analyzed.Results 14 out of the 16 cases,underwent totally laparoscopic right posterior liver resection by right hepatic Glisson pedicle transection,2 were converted to open surgery.The operation time was (378 ±65) min,blood loss was (500 ±287) ml.There was no transfusion except for 2 cases.The median hospital stay after operation was 8 days.There was no mortality.With the median follow up period of 22 months (range 1 to 54 months).Tumor recurrence was found in one case.Conclusion Laparoscopic Glisson's pedicle transection for right posterior liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma was safe and effective.