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Robotic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review.

Authors :
Magistri P
Tarantino G
Assirati G
Olivieri T
Catellani B
Guerrini GP
Ballarin R
Di Benedetto F
Source :
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS [Int J Med Robot] 2019 Aug; Vol. 15 (4), pp. e2004. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 May 28.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a leading cause of death in patients with cirrhosis. This review attempts to clarify the role of robotic surgery for HCC in terms of oncologic outcomes.<br />Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was performed according to the PRISMA statement including papers comparing open, robotic, and laparoscopic approach for liver surgery. If more than one study was reported by the same institute, only the most recent or the highest quality study was included.<br />Results: The literature search yielded 302 articles; titles and abstracts were reviewed for inclusion. Ten papers were finally included in this review for a total of 307 patients who underwent robotic resection for HCC.<br />Conclusions: Robotic liver resection for HCC is effective in terms of oncological results as compared with open and laparoscopic approach when performed in experienced centers and is accurate in terms of R0 rates and disease-free surgical margin.<br /> (© 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1478-596X
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31039281
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.2004