Laparoscopic liver resection for benign and malignant liver tumors

BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic liver resection is one of the most complex procedures in hepatobiliary surgery.In the last two decades,laparoscopic liver surgery has emerged as an option at major academic institutions.The purpose of this study is to describe the initial experience of minimally invasive liver resections at a non-academic institution. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients undergoing laparoscopic liver resections between June 2006 and December 2009 at our center.Indications, ...