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World J Hepatol. Feb 8, 2017; 9(4): 167-170
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i4.167
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i4.167
Is laparoscopic hepatectomy superior to open hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma?
Jian-Hong Zhong, Ning-Fu Peng, Le-Qun Li, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Jian-Hong Gu, Yangzhou University and Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
Ming-Hua Zheng, Department of Hepatology, Liver Research Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Zhong JH and Peng NF contributed equally to this work; Zhong JH and Zheng MH designed the study and wrote the manuscript; all authors reviewed the manuscript and approved publication.
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Correspondence to: Le-Qun Li, MD, PhD, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, #71, He Di Rd, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. zhongjianhong66@163.com
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Received: August 30, 2016
Peer-review started: September 1, 2016
First decision: September 29, 2016
Revised: October 21, 2016
Accepted: December 7, 2016
Article in press: December 9, 2016
Published online: February 8, 2017
Peer-review started: September 1, 2016
First decision: September 29, 2016
Revised: October 21, 2016
Accepted: December 7, 2016
Article in press: December 9, 2016
Published online: February 8, 2017
Core Tip
Core tip: Type of surgical procedure proves not to be a primary risk factor for poor outcomes after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, the available evidence clearly shows that laparoscopic hepatectomy is an effective alternative to the open procedure for patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, even in the presence of cirrhosis.