[Laparoscopic resection of Spiegel lobe].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the feasibility and experience of laparoscopic resection for Spiegel lobe associated with left liver lobe.


METHODS
Three patients underwent laparoscopic resection of Spiegel lobe associated with left liver lobe. Left hemihepatectomy or left lateral lobectomy was carried out firstly and then Spiegel lobe resected through the left-sided approach.


RESULTS
A total of 3 cases were performed successfully. The median operative time was 197 min and the median blood loss 467 ml. The postoperative period was uneventful without hemorrhage, bile leakage, infection or abdominal effusion.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic resection of Spiegel lobe associated with left liver lobe is safe and feasible when performed in selected cases and by experienced surgeons in laparoscopic hepatectomy.
Hu
Hai
H
Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hangzhou 310016, China.
Cai
Xiu-Jun
XJ
Yu
Hong
H
Liang
Xiao
X
Wang
Yi-Fan
YF
Yang
Jin
J
Huang
Di-Yu
DY
Zheng
Xue-Yong
XY
D000328:Adult; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged