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An inferior vena cava-priority approach in laparoscopic isolated hepatic caudate lobectomy.

Authors :
Guo, Lei
Zhu, Xiao-Ying
Xue, Jie
Sun, Ju-Xian
Yuan, Sheng-Xian
Yi, Bin
Huang, Liang
Shi, Jie
Cheng, Shu-Qun
Guo, Wei-Xing
Source :
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery; 4/1/2024, Vol. 409 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Purpose: Laparoscopic isolated caudate lobectomy is still a challenging operation for surgeons. The access route of the operation plays a vital role during laparoscopic caudate lobectomy. There are few references regarding this technique. Here, we introduce a preferred inferior vena cava (IVC) approach in laparoscopic caudate lobectomy. Methods: Twenty-one consecutive patients with caudate hepatic tumours between June 2016 and December 2021 were included in this study. All of them received laparoscopic caudate lobectomy involving an IVC priority approach. The IVC priority approach refers to prioritizing the dissection of the IVC from the liver parenchyma before proceeding with the conventional left or right approach. It emphasizes the importance of the IVC dissection during process. Clinical data, intraoperative parameters and postoperative results were evaluated. Sixteen patients were performed pure IVC priority approach, while 5 patients underwent a combined approach. We subsequently compared the intraoperative and postoperative between the two groups. Results: All 21 patients were treated with laparoscopic technology. The operative time was 190.95 ± 92.65 min. The average estimated blood loss was 251.43 ± 247.45 ml, and four patients needed blood transfusions during the perioperative period. The average duration of hospital stay was 8.43 ± 2.64 (range from 6.0 to 16.0) days. Patients who underwent the pure inferior vena cava (IVC) approach required a shorter hepatic pedicle clamping time (26 vs. 55 min, respectively; P < 0.001) and operation time (150 vs. 380 min, respectively; P = 0.002) than those who underwent the combined approach. Hospitalization (7.0 vs. 9.0 days, respectively; P = 0.006) was shorter in the pure IVC group than in the combined group. Conclusions: Laparoscopic caudate lobectomy with an IVC priority approach is safe and feasible for patients with caudate hepatic tumours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14352443
Volume :
409
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176355895
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-024-03299-8