TY  - JOUR
T1  - Laparoscopic vs open liver resection: Time for a randomized trial comment on “oncological efficiency analysis of laparoscopic liver resection for primary and metastatic cancer”
AU  - Krige J, Kahn D
Y1  - 2012/01/01
N1  - 10.1001/archsurg.2011.1018
JO  - Archives of Surgery
SP  - 48
EP  - 48
VL  - 147
IS  - 1
N2  - 
Major liver resection, although still a challenging operation, is performed on a routine basis. Advances in technology, a better understanding of liver anatomy, and concentration of skills in dedicated units have resulted in safe major resections. The fact that this operation can now be performed via the laparoscope is testament to technological innovation and skill. Laparoscopic liver resections (LLRs) are being performed routinely in several major liver centers around the world. Initially the experience was mainly with minor liver resections, but major liver resections, including right hepatectomy, for benign and malignant (primary and metastatic) disease are increasingly being reported.

SN  - 0004-0010
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2011.1018
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.2011.1018
ER  -