The efficacy and safety of totally laparoscopic hepatectomy for non-cirrhotic hepatocellular carcinoma in the elderly

The efficacy and safety of totally laparoscopic hepatectomy for non-cirrhotic hepatocellular carcinoma in the elderly

Abstract Background Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) has been identified to be effective and safe for elderly patients (≥70 years). This study aims to assess the short-and long-term outcome of totally laparoscopic liver resection for elderly patients with Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods We retr...

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Main Authors: Xin Yu, Yan Chun Yan, Gang Chen, Hong Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Laparoscopic hepatectomy
Elderly patients
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-018-0444-x

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