Laparoscopic hand-assisted right hemihepatectomy by ultrasound-directed intrahepatic approach

Laparoscopic hepatectomy is a promising option for patients affected by a liver mass, and the procedure is gaining popularity. Minor laparoscopic resections have been widely reported. In contrast, major laparoscopic hepatectomy has been performed in only a limited number of cases. Hand-assisted laparoscopic liver surgery has been advocated in order to improve liver exposure and vascular control and increase the safety of the procedure....