Feasibility and safety of robotic liver resection for huge (≥10 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma in a single centre: A propensity score-matched single-surgeon study.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The applicability of robot-assisted resection for huge hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of ≥10 cm remains contentious with limited available data.

Authors

  • Shurui Wu
    Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Liu Boyuan
    Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Tao Zeng
    Department of Urology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
  • Ben Ma
    School of Political Science and Public Administration, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.
  • Zhaoyi Lin
    Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Minggen Hu
    The Second Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.