Abstract
Paracaval-originating cancers have been considered a contraindication for laparoscopic liver resection (LLR). This study aimed to explore the safety and feasibility of LLR in the treatment of paracaval-originating cancers. This study included 11 patients who underwent LLR and 20 who underwent open liver resection (OLR) for paracaval-originating cancers between May 2010 and November 2020. The outcomes of the procedures were retrospectively analyzed. There were no cases of perioperative death or conversion to laparotomy. The LLR group had an earlier postoperative feeding time, shorter postoperative hospital stay, and lower total bilirubin levels on the first day after surgery. No significant differences in the incidence of overall postoperative complications were noted between the LLR and OLR groups, but the incidence of grade IIIa complications was significantly higher in the LLR group than in the OLR group. Tumor recurrence occurred in 4 of 11 patients in the LLR group and in 11 of 20 patients in the OLR group. LLR for the treatment of paracaval-originating cancers is safe and feasible in selected patients.
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