Reappraisal of the advantages of laparoscopic liver resection for intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma within a stage migration perspective: Propensity score analysis of the differential benefit
ConclusionsThe favorable biological scenario associated with laparoscopic approach allows to obtain enhanced benefits in the setting of more advanced liver disease. The push towards minimal invasiveness and the incremental benefit associated with it could potentially promote stage migration in suitable patients.
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Francesca Ratti,
Federica Cipriani,
Guido Fiorentini,
Marco Catena,
Michele Paganelli,
Luca Aldrighetti Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
More News: Cancer & Oncology | Carcinoma | Gastroenterology | Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Laparoscopy | Liver | Liver Cancer | Liver Disease | Pancreas | Pancreatic Cancer | Statistics | Study | Urology & Nephrology