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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases: A single-center experience.

Zhe-Yu Zheng, Lei Zhang, Wen-Li Li, Shu-Yi Dong, Jing-Lin Song, Da-Wei Zhang, Xiao-Ming Huang, Wei-Dong Pan

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Zhe-Yu ZhengDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Wen-Li LiBiomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Shu-Yi DongDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Jing-Lin SongDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Da-Wei ZhangDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Xiao-Ming HuangDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Wei-Dong PanDepartment of Pancreatic Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China.

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backgroundAssociating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) is a procedure used for patients with initially unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). However, the procedure has been reported to be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic ALPPS has recently been reported as a minimally invasive technique that reduces perioperative risks.

aimTo assess the safety and feasibility of full laparoscopic ALPPS in patients with CRLM.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on all consecutive patients with CRLM who underwent full laparoscopic ALPPS at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between March 2021 and July 2024.

resultsFifteen patients were included, 13 with synchronous liver metastases. Nine patients had more than five liver tumors, with the highest count being 22. The median diameter of the largest lesion was 2.8 cm on preoperative imaging. No extrahepatic metastases were observed. RAS mutations were detected in nine patients, and 14 underwent preoperative chemotherapy. The median increase in future liver remnant volume during the interstage interval was 47.0%. All patients underwent R0 resection. Overall complication rates were 13.3% (stage 1) and 53.3% (stage 2), while major complication rates (Clavien-Dindo ≥ IIIa) were 13.3% (stage 1) and 33.3% (stage 2). No mortality occurred in either stage. The median hospital stay after stage 2 was 10 days.

conclusionFull laparoscopic ALPPS for CRLM is safe and feasible, with the potential for reduced morbidity and mortality, offering radical resection opportunities for patients with initially unresectable CRLM.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsHepatectomyLaparoscopyLiver NeoplasmsPortal VeinAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansLigationLiverMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesAssociating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomyColorectal liver metastasesFuture liver remnantLaparoscopic surgeryMinimally invasive surgery

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