Short-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Anatomical Liver Resection of Segment 8 for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Examining 122 patients across seven Chinese centers, researchers evaluated three laparoscopic approaches for anatomical liver resection of segment 8 (LALR-S8) in hepatocellular carcinoma. The laparoscopic ultrasonography-guided, hepatic vein-guided, and Glissonean approaches showed comparable short-term oncological outcomes. Complication rates were low (5.73%), with the hepatic vein-guided approach being the most utilized. The study affirms the safety and feasibility of LALR-S8, emphasizing standardized techniques and suitable surgical approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.