Minimally invasive vs. open hepatectomy in patients with obesity and liver tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Minimally invasive vs. open hepatectomy in patients with obesity and liver tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Song Jiang

  • Wanjuan Li

  • Hongwei He

  • Yongchuan Huang

  • Wensong Liu

  • Qi Zheng

  • April 15, 2026

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    Minimally invasive hepatectomy (MIH) shows shorter operative times and reduced blood loss compared to open hepatectomy (OH) in obese patients with liver tumors.

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    MIH is associated with lower overall and major postoperative complication rates, including biliary leakage and liver failure, compared to OH.

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    Patients undergoing MIH experience a significantly shorter hospital stay than those undergoing OH, enhancing recovery times.

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    Despite the advantages of MIH, there is no significant difference in mortality rates between MIH and OH in obese patients.

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    The findings support MIH as a safe and effective treatment option for liver tumors in obese patients, addressing concerns about surgical outcomes.

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Minimally invasive vs. open hepatectomy in patients with obesity and liver tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Song Jiang, Wanjuan Li, Hongwei He, Yongchuan Huang, Wensong Liu, Qi Zheng

  • April 15, 2026

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