Total laparoscopic right hemi-hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis: report of 3 cases

VernacularTitle:腹腔镜下右半肝切除治疗肝内胆管结石三例分析
Author: Haibiao WANG ; Yuanda HU ; Minxia HE ; Haijiao YU ; Jian YU ; Sheng HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Laparoscopy; Hepatectomy; Hepatolithiasis
From: Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(8):608-610
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic right hemi-hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis.Methods The clinical data of 3 patients who underwent laparoscopic right hemi-hepatectomy were analyzed retrospectively.Results In 2 patients the operation was performed successfully.The operative time was 340 min and 300 min,and the intraoperative blood loss was 800 ml and 400 ml.There was no need for blood transfusion.There was a small amount of bile leakage (30-60 ml/day) in these 2 patients.The postoperative hospital stay was 9 d and 11 d.The third patient was converted to open surgery because of profuse bleeding.All the 3 patients recovered well from surgery.Conclusions Total laparoscopic right hemi-hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis was safe and feasible.