A cohort study comparing minimally invasive repeat hepatectomy (MIRH) and open repeat hepatectomy (ORH) revealed that MIRH is a feasible and safe approach after previous open hepatectomy. Among 46 patients included in the study, 43% underwent MIRH and 57% underwent ORH. MIRH was associated with less blood loss and shorter length of stay compared to ORH, while postoperative complications were similar between the two groups. These findings suggest that MIRH can be considered as a viable option for patients with liver tumors after previous open liver resections.
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