LAPAROSCOPIC HEPATIC RESECTION FOR HEPATOCELLULAR-CARCINOMA

Despite recent progress in diagnostics for hepatocellular carcinoma, t he rate of resectability remains low, mainly because of the advancemen t of the underlying liver disease. We report a case of a 54-year-old m an with a hepatocellular carcinoma and poor liver function that was tr eated successfully with a laparoscopic hepatic resection. Laparoscopic hepatic resection is considered to be feasible with the aid of an ult rasonic dissector and a microwave coagulator; however, close attention should be paid to the development of air embolism and hepatic vein in jury.