A feasibility study laparoscopic liver resections of hepatolithiasis / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To assess the feasibility of hepatolithiasis treatment using laparoscopic liver resections. Methods A prospective study of laparoscopic liver resections was undertaken in selected patients with left intrahepatic stone, and these patients were operated by laparoscopic left lobectomy. Results Two cases were operated successfully. Mean blood loss was 400～600 ml. Conclusion Laparoscopic resections are feasible in selected patients with left intrahepatic stone and bring up a new method for hepatolithiasis.