Comparative Short-term Benefits of Laparoscopic Liver Resection

Objective: To perform a systematic review of worldwide literature on laparoscopic liver resections (LLR) and compare short-term outcomes against open liver resections (OLR) by meta-analyses. Summary Background Data: There are no updated pooled data since 2009 about the current status and short-term outcomes of LLR worldwide. Patients and Methods: All English language publications on LLR were screened. Descriptive worldwide data and short-term...