The impact of mini-invasive right hepatectomy in the setting of living donation: a meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

The impact of mini-invasive right hepatectomy in the setting of living donation: a meta-analysis

  • By

  • Quirino Lai

  • Francesco Giovanardi

  • Gianluca Mennini

  • Giammauro Berardi

  • Massimo Rossi

  • September 6, 2021

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    The study investigates the impact of minimally invasive liver resection (MILR) versus open liver resection (OLR) in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation.

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    A total of 15 studies involving 2094 cases were selected for the meta-analysis, with 553 cases undergoing MILR and 1541 cases undergoing OLR.

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    The research aims to evaluate postoperative outcomes, including surgery duration, blood loss, complications, and hospitalization duration between the two approaches.

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    The meta-analysis follows PRISMA guidelines and includes only comparative studies published in English before September 2020.

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    The findings are expected to clarify the safety and efficacy of MILR in reducing postoperative risks for donors in A2ALDLT.

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The impact of mini-invasive right hepatectomy in the setting of living donation: a meta-analysis

  • by Quirino Lai, Francesco Giovanardi, Gianluca Mennini, Giammauro Berardi, Massimo Rossi

  • September 6, 2021

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