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Laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3): towards the “gold standard”
Author(s) -
Azagra J. S.,
Goergen M.,
Brondello S.,
Calmes M. O.,
Philippe P.,
Schmitz B.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.63
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1868-6982
pISSN - 0944-1166
DOI - 10.1007/s00534-009-0117-3
Subject(s) - gold standard (test) , medicine , computer science
Background The purpose of this article is to define the state of the art in laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3) in order to advance the good option towards the “gold standard”. Methods Based on a large review of the literature as well as on our personal experience the authors define clearly: the feasibility and the effectiveness of LLS 2 and 3. Results In this review the conversion rate was <4%, the histological positive margins was <0.8%, and the mortality was inferior to 0.8%. Conclusion The LLS 2 and 3 seem equivalent or perhaps better option compared with the same intervention performed by laparotomy and can be proposed as primary with a grade C recommendation.