Open versus laparoscopic hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionLLR is superior to OLR regarding intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion rate, hospital stay in days, 30-days mortality and morbidity, however, randomized controlled trials are needed to identify the superiority of either strategy.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research