During laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy, the
left lateral segment of the liver is removed. This procedure is performed with
a minimally invasive method that utilizes a laparoscope (a small video camera)
and small instruments inserted through small incisions.
Also
Known As:
·
Partial liver
removal
·
Laparoscopic
surgery
·
Hand-assisted
laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy of the liver
Conditions
Treated with Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy:
Laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy may be
performed in cases of liver disease and liver cancer.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy. Open liver surgery is a surgical
alternative.
Anesthesia
with Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy:
Laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy is performed
under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy:
Possible risks following laparoscopic left lateral
segmentectomy include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the
anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy is good.
Recovery
from Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy:
Total recovery from laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy takes five
to six weeks.