Objective We aimed to clarify whether laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is better than open liver resection (OLR) concerning textbook outcome (TO) achievement for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods Data from HCC patients who underwent liver resection from a multicenter database were retrospectively reviewed (n = 2617). Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to balance the ...

Hepatectomy is a common treatment for liver diseases. Since the development of hepatectomy, laparoscopic hepatectomy has become increasingly widespread [1], [2], [3]. Control of intraoperative bleeding, especially during laparoscopic hepatectomy, is crucial. Blockage of blood flow to the liver is an important technique for controlling bleeding.

Laparoscopic surgery, in which instruments are inserted into the abdomen through small incisions, can result in less blood loss, reduced need for pain medication and shorter hospital stays, as opposed to traditional open surgery.

Qi, S. et al. Safety and efficacy of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs in patients undergoing hepatectomy: A prospective randomized controlled trial. J. Clin. Lab. Anal. 32, e22434 ...

Two other recent systematic reviews of the literature and meta-analyses [7, 8] combined with the propensity score method demonstrated that laparoscopic treatment of hepatocarcinoma, including major and minor hepatectomy, in frail patients, has a considerable advantage over traditional liver resections, in terms of short-term postoperative ...