Laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3): towards the "gold standard".
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this article is to define the state of the art in laparoscopic liver sectionectomy 2 and 3 (LLS 2 and 3) in order to advance the good option towards the "gold standard".


METHODS
Based on a large review of the literature as well as on our personal experience the authors define clearly: the feasibility and the effectiveness of LLS 2 and 3.


RESULTS
In this review the conversion rate was <4%, the histological positive margins was <0.8%, and the mortality was inferior to 0.8%.


CONCLUSIONS
The LLS 2 and 3 seem equivalent or perhaps better option compared with the same intervention performed by laparotomy and can be proposed as primary with a grade C recommendation.
Azagra
J S
JS
Digestive and Endocrine Multidisciplinary Unit (UMADE), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, 4, rue Barblé, 1210, Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Azagra.js@chl.lu
Goergen
M
M
Brondello
S
S
Calmes
M O
MO
Philippe
P
P
Schmitz
B
B
D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D000075202:Contraindications; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000601:surgery; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D016896:Treatment Outcome