Feasibility and Safety of Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma with a Tumor Size of 5–10 cm

Abstract

Laparoscopic liver resection is safe and feasible in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with a tumor size of 5-10 cm. Laparoscopic liver resection can avoid some of the disadvantages of open resection, and is beneficial in selected patients based on preoperative liver function, tumor size and location.