Laparoscopic-Assisted Isolated Caudate Lobe Resections
Edward Lin, Juan M. Sarmiento*
SURGERY, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Two cases of laparoscopic caudate lobe resection for focal nodular hyperplasia are demonstrated, one approached from the right side and the other from the left side. The laparoscopic technique is nearly identical to the open method, but has superior anatomic views and details. Both cases utilized a 7 cm hand-assist port in the upper midline through which the tumors were removed. The estimated blood loss were under 200 cc, and both patients were discharged home within 4 days. Pathology reports demonstrated normal liver parenchyma surrounding the FNH and post-surgery imaging confirmed complete tumor resection.
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