Standardized laparoscopic right hepatic lobe mobilization

J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2022 May;29(5):e30-e32. doi: 10.1002/jhbp.782. Epub 2020 Jul 13.

Abstract

Highlight Laparoscopic hepatectomy has become commonly used worldwide and laparoscopic right hepatic mobilization is an important step for right sided liver resection. While the technique has been refined, it remains technically challenging. Ielpo and colleagues present a standardized and reproducible technique for safe mobilization including technical steps and video.

Keywords: hepatectomy; laparoscopy; liver mobilization.

MeSH terms

  • Hepatectomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / methods
  • Liver Neoplasms* / surgery