Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for Lesions Originating in the Paracaval Portion of the Caudate Lobe

The paracaval portion of the caudate lobe is located in the core of the liver. Lesions originating in the paracaval portion often cling to or even invade major hepatic vascular structures. Open surgery is the traditional surgical method for resection of paracaval-originating lesions. With the development of laparoscopic surgery, paracaval-originating lesions are no longer an absolute contraindication for laparoscopic procedures. The high-definition magnified view and ability to change perspectives with the laparoscope are conducive to subtle manipulation, and compression of the carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum can reduce venous bleeding. Nevertheless, laparoscopic anterior hepatic transection for paracaval-originating lesion resection is still a challenging procedure, and only a few cases have been reported. This study aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopic for resecting paracaval-originating lesions by contrast of open procedures.