Background Minimally invasive techniques have increasingly found their way into liver
surgery in recent years. A multitude of mostly retrospective analyses suggests several …

Most surgeons have traditionally been reluctant toward minimally-invasive surgery for bile
duct tumors. This study aimed to perform a systematic literature review on perioperative and …

Background Laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS) is gaining
popularity. Recent data and views on the implementation of laparoscopic and robotic MILS …

Abstract Background Limited liver resections (LLRs) for tumours located in the
posterosuperior segments of the liver are technically demanding procedures. This study …

Objective: To define the current status of “difficult” LLR, a global database was created and
investigated. Background: In the Second International Consensus Conference in 2014 …

Background Presently, according to different difficulty scoring systems, there is no difference
in complexity estimation of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) of segments 7 and 8. However …

Background While laparoscopic liver surgery has become a standard procedure, experience
with robotic liver surgery is still limited. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate …

Background The advantages of robotic liver surgery are strongest for minor resections,
where incision size drives recovery time, but cost remains a concern. We hypothesized that …

Background The recent development of 3D vision in laparoscopic and robotic surgical
systems raises the question of whether these two procedures are equivalent. The aim of this …

Background The optimal in-hospital observation periods associated with minimal risks of
complications and unplanned readmission after laparoscopic liver resection are unknown …