Radiofrequency-assisted liver resections: comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques.
This single-institution cohort compared radiofrequency-assisted laparoscopic liver resection with open resection over 5 years (47 vs 87 patients). Laparoscopy was associated with lower blood loss and similar 5-year overall and disease-free survival compared with open surgery. The authors conclude the laparoscopic radiofrequency-assisted approach is safe and feasible, with preliminary oncologic outcomes suggesting non-inferiority.
Key points
- The study reports 134 radiofrequency-assisted liver resections performed over 5 years at one institution.
- Patients underwent either laparoscopic liver resection (n=47) or open liver resection (n=87).
- Mean blood loss was lower in the laparoscopic group, with a statistically significant between-group difference (p=0.046).
- Hospital stay was shorter for laparoscopic cases (7.5 vs 8.7 days) but not statistically significant (p=0.071).
- Five-year overall survival and disease-free survival were reported as similar between groups with no significant differences.
- Authors describe laparoscopic radiofrequency-assisted liver resection as safe and feasible for selected patients.
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