Role of intercostal trocars on laparoscopic liver resection for tumors in segments 7 and 8

Performing laparoscopic liver resection for lesions located in segment 7 and 8 is technically difficult, as the operative field is far from the conventional trocar site, and the liver impedes free motion of the laparoscopic instrument. Inserting the port through the intercostal space ( ICS ) may facilitate liver resection for these lesions. From J anuary 2012 to J uly 2013, five patients (four men and one woman) underwent laparoscopic S7 or 8...