Laparoscopic left hepatectomy with intraoperative biliary exploration for hepatolithiasis

J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Jun;13(6):1147-8. doi: 10.1007/s11605-008-0709-2. Epub 2008 Oct 21.

Abstract

Major liver resections remain a challenge for liver surgeons. This video illustrates, step by step, a totally laparoscopic technique for left hepatectomy with intraoperative exploration of the remaining biliary tree in a patient with unilateral hepatolithiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hepatectomy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Lithiasis / surgery*
  • Liver Diseases / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Video Recording