Laparoscopic Approach to Complex Liver Resection for Cholangiocarcinoma

Laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy with portal vein resection offers effective options for patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma and portal vein involvement.

  • Successfully completed in 450 minutes with minimal blood loss (200 ml).
  • Achieved negative resection margins for a patient with Bismuth-Corlette type IV cholangiocarcinoma.

Consider this approach for select patients to improve surgical outcomes while maintaining safety.

Journal Article by Wang L, Cheng M (…) Yang J et 4 al. in Ann Surg Oncol

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