ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic hepatectomy. Methods A total of 25 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma or liver hemangioma received laparoscopic hepatectomy, and perioperative results were analyzed. ResultsOnly one patient was converted to open hepatectomy because of massive hemorrhage. Blood loss of all patients during operation ranged from 100-1 200 ml with an average of 400 ml. The total blood volume of transfusion was 200-1 000 ml (mean 400 ml) in 14 patients. The operative time was 0.8-4.0 h (mean 2.3 h). All patients had no complications such as bile leakage and infection, and discharged from hospital in 5-10 d (mean 8 d) after operation. ConclusionLaparoscopic hepatectomy is safe and feasible to some liver diseases, but should be used with caution for the patients with tumor diameter over 9 cm and hepatic large vessels invaded by cancer.
Citation: HUANG Jianzhao,SHI Chengxian,GOU Xin,ZHANG Yi,TANG Keli,LIU Juan,YU Peng,LIU Yan,TIAN Li. Clinical Experience of Laparoscopic Hepatectomy (Report of 25 Cases). CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2011, 18(3): 324-326. doi: Copy