Meta-analysis of laparoscopic vs open liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: The European experience.

CONCLUSION: The present meta-analysis demonstrates the superiority of laparoscopic over open approach for same sized tumors. Cirrhotic patients benefit from laparoscopy in terms of shorter hospital stay, complication rate and long-term oncologic outcomes. PMID: 29135098 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of B.U.ON. - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J BUON Source Type: research