ArticleAnnals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery2021
Laparoscopic hepatectomy versus open hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: A propensity case-matched analysis of the long-term survival.
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- Comparison of survival and post-operation outcomes for minimally invasive versus open hepatectomy in hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case-matched studies.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Survival analysis between laparoscopic and open hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis based on reconstructed time-to-event data.Hepatology international · 2021Pooled it
- Intratumoral Fibrosis is a Potential Biomarker in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Liver Resection.Journal of hepatocellular carcinoma · 2026Article
- Feasibility of robotic liver resection compared with laparoscopic and open liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a network meta-analysis.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Combined Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (MLR) Predicts Recurrence and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Following Liver Resection.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2024Article
- Comparison of short-term outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy performed by the same surgical team during the same period.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- LaparoscopicWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2022Article
- Pure laparoscopic liver resection versus percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score and multivariate analysis.Translational cancer research · 2022Article
- Long-term survival outcome of laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2021Article
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection Should Be a Standard Procedure for Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Low or Intermediate Difficulty.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Article
- Laparoscopic hepatectomy is a feasible and safe choice for primary hepatocellular carcinoma located at favorable location during the development period of a tertiary hospital: A case-control study.Tzu chi medical journalArticle
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Abstract
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aimsDespite the widespread popularity of laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) remains in evolution. This study aimed to compare the long-term outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ≤7 cm.
methodsPatients diagnosed with HCC treated by hepatectomy from October 2000 to May 2019 were included. Excluding tumors larger than 7 cm, 1:2 propensity score matching was performed between laparoscopic and open hepatectomies. The perioperative outcomes, 5-year overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of the two groups were compared.
resultsForty-five patients who underwent LLR were matched to 90 open hepatectomy (OH) during the same period. LLR group had shorter median hospital stay (5 days vs. 9 days,
conclusionsLaparoscopic liver resection is safe and feasible for cirrhotic patients with HCC size up to 7 cm. It has better short-term outcomes and comparable perioperative blood loss and complication rates. The resection margin is not jeopardized and the 5-year overall and disease-free survivals are comparable with the open group.
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