Laparoscopic Sectionectomy: Safe, Low-Cost Technique In Action

A new laparoscopic posterior sectionectomy approach demonstrates effective liver resection while minimizing costs and resource use.

  • Success with a single-energy device led to an R0 resection in a patient with a liver lesion.
  • Operative time was 220 minutes with an estimated blood loss of only 60 ml.
  • The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5, showing a complication-free recovery.

This technique proves feasible in various settings, emphasizing careful planning and skillful execution.

Journal Article by Gundavda K and Mehta S in Ann Surg Oncol

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