Laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with congenital factor V deficiency: a case report.

Liver surgery can be performed safely in FV-deficient patients with strict coagulation capacity monitoring and appropriate transfusion of FFP. Preoperative evaluation of cardiac function to determine tolerance to high doses of FFP and ingenuity of surgery and intraoperative management to minimize blood loss are important.