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.
Review by Ding Z, Yu T, Fang H and Wang Z in Updates Surg
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