Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatic hemangioma: a clinic analysis of 22 cases

Abstract

Objective To investigate technical features and efficacy of laparoscopic liver resec-tion for hepatic hemangioma. Methods The clinic data of 22 patients with hepatic hemangioma receiv-ing laparoscopic liver resection in our hospital from March 2007 to February 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Twenty patients received successful total laparoseopie liver resection and 2 conver-sion to laparotomy. Anatomical liver resection was performed in 14 patients including 5 with left hemi-hepateetomy, 5 with left lateral segmentectomy (1 combined with radiofrequeney ablation for the tumor in the right liver lobe) and 4 with segment Ⅵ resection. Eight patients underwent nonanatomi-cal hepatectomy. The liver parenchyma of 10 patients were transected under regional hemi-hepatic blood occlusion, 7 under intermittent Pringle's manoeuvre, and 5 without hepatic blood inflow block-age. The mean operative duration was 209 rain (92-375 min) and mean blood loss 360ml (50-1300 ml). No operative death and postoperative complications occurred, and the patients recovered well. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 6 d (4-10 d). All the patients were followed up for 2-14 months and no recurrence was found. Conclusion The advantages of laparoseopie liver resection for hepatic hemangioma are safe operation, less complications, and quick postoperative recovery. The key points are right choice of surgical approach, effective control of hepatic blood inflow, proper man-agement of cutting surface of liver, and liver parenchyma amputation being performed 0. 5-1 cm to tumor margin in the normal parenchyma or anatomical liver resection. Key words: Laparoscopy; Liver resection; Hepatic hemangioma