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. 2019 Oct;43(10):2607-2611.
doi: 10.1007/s00268-019-05046-3.

Ultrasound Liver Map Technique for Laparoscopic Liver Resections

Alessandro Ferrero  1 , Roberto Lo Tesoriere  2 , Nadia Russolillo  2
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Ultrasound Liver Map Technique for Laparoscopic Liver Resections

Alessandro Ferrero et al. World J Surg. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is reported as a safe procedure with potential advantages over open surgery albeit with inherent limitations, such as loss of haptic perception and spatial orientation. Ultrasound is considered the best tool to identify anatomic landmarks and the transection plane during liver surgery. The aim of this study was to analyse the outcomes of LLR performed with a standardized US guidance technique.

Methods: We have standardized a 4-step technique for ultrasound-guided LLR: (1) compose a 3-D mind map by studying relationships among lesions and surrounding anatomic structures, (2) sketch the map on the liver surface, (3) check, and (4) correct the transection plane in real time.

Results: Between 01/2006 and 12/2016, 190 consecutive patients treated with US-guided LLR were analysed. The indications for LLR included malignant tumours in 148 patients (81.8%). The procedures were classified according to a difficulty scale. There were 18 major hepatectomies (9.9%), 80 anatomic bi- and monosegmentectomies (44.2%), and 101 non-anatomic resections (55.8%). Redo resection was performed in 17 patients (9.4%), and multiple liver resections were performed in 25 patients (24.7%). Median intraoperative blood loss was 100 ± 154 mL. Overall and major morbidity rates were 14.9% and 1.6%, respectively. Mortality was nil.

Conclusions: Ultrasound liver map technique enables planning and real-time guidance during laparoscopic liver resections.

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