Total laparoscopic management of lesions involving liver segment 7

Until recently, laparoscopic resection of tumors involving segment 7 (s7) of the liver was seen as a relative contraindication. We analyzed our experiences with laparoscopic resection of tumors in s7. Retrospective analysis of prospective database on operative and postoperative characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients in whom the intention was to remove tumors located in s7 of the liver laparoscopically. We defined two groups: those...