Donor body mass index over 30 is no barrier for pure laparoscopic donor right hepatectomy.
Suk Kyun HongMinseob KimYoungjin KimJae-Yoon KimJaewon LeeJi Young KimSu Young HongJeong-Moo LeeYoung Rok ChoiNam-Joon YiKwang-Woong LeeKyung-Suk SuhPublished in: Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery (2024)
This study supports PLDRH as a viable option for donors with BMI over 30, challenging the notion that high BMI should deter considering PLDRH. The findings provide valuable insights into the safety and feasibility of PLDRH, encouraging further exploration of this technique in diverse donor populations.