Laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy: single-center experience and technical aspects

Mathieu D’Hondt, Sander Ovaere, Joep Knol, Mathieu Vandeputte, Isabelle Parmentier, Celine de Meyere, Franky Vansteenkiste, Marc Besselink, Hans Pottel, Chris Verslype

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Abstract

Purpose: Laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy (LRPS) is a technically demanding procedure. The aim of this article is to share our experience with LRPS and to highlight technical aspects of this procedure. Methods: This is a single-center retrospective analysis of all patients who underwent LRPS between September 2011 and October 2017. Data were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. Video-in-picture (VIP) technology is used to facilitate and to highlight the technical aspects of this procedure. Results: In total, 18 patients underwent LRPS. Indication for surgery was mainly liver metastases (n = 11) and hepatocellular carcinoma (n = 6). The Glissonean approach for inflow control was used in 13 patients. Median operative time was 162 (140–190) minutes. Median blood loss was 325 mL (IQR: 150–450). One conversion (5.5%) was required. There were two minor complications and one major complication. Median hospital stay was 6 days (range 5–8 days). All patients had an R0 resection. There was no 90-day mortality. Conclusion: The results of our experience in LRPS add weight to the feasibility and safety of this approach.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-29
JournalLangenbeck s archives of surgery / Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Chirurgie
Volume404
Issue number1
Early online date2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

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