Laparoscopic Repeat Liver Resection Outperforms Open Surgery in Key Metrics

Laparoscopic repeat liver resection (LRLR) significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss, complications, and hospital stays compared to open repeat liver resection (ORLR) for recurrent liver cancer. LRLR boasts a higher R0 resection rate, making it a safer, more effective option for patients. While operative time, transfusion rates, mortality, and three-year survival show no significant differences between techniques, the advantages of LRLR position it as a compelling choice in clinical practice.