Laparoscopic hepatectomy: the choice in the era of minimally invasive surgery / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

Since Reich completed the first laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) in 1991,LH has been developed rapidly with the continuous improvement of surgeons' technique and the technological changes in devices and related processes.This article elaborates on the safety and efficacy of LH,the value of 3D visualization,3D printing technology,and 3D laparoscopic technology in guiding precise hepatectomy,control of hemorrhage during LH,and safety and efficacy of robotic hepatectomy.