Major Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Based on Surgeons' Learning Curve.

Jonathan Geograpo NavarroIncheon KangSeoung Yoon RhoKi Hong ChoiDai Hoon HanKyung Sik KimJin Sub Choi

Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2020)

LLR had a higher incidence of liver-related complications during the surgeon's learning phase compared with OLR. This association was significantly diminished with surgeon experience. Overall perioperative outcomes such as estimated blood loss, surgical complications, and hospital stay remained better for LLR compared with OLR.

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robot assisted
risk factors
patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
minimally invasive
adipose tissue
thoracic surgery
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