ADVANCES IN SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIVER TUMORS: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW

• DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594612427068

• Palavras-chave: Hepatectomy, Laparotomy, Neoplasms.

• Keywords: Hepatectomy, Laparotomy, Neoplasms.

• Abstract:

  Objective: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of surgical practices and locoregional therapies used in the treatment of liver tumors, highlighting their clinical applications, benefits and challenges. Method: A detailed literature review was carried out using the PubMed database, with the search terms "Hepatectomy", "Liver tumors", and "Hepatic neoplasms". After applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria,14 articles were selected for analysis. Results: The results indicate significant advances in laparoscopic procedures, allowing the development of complex laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) techniques. These techniques have proven to be safe and viable for the treatment of malignant liver tumors, including extensive hepatectomies and tumors located in challenging regions. Conclusion: The improvement of LLR techniques represents notable progress in the treatment of liver neoplasms, offering lower postoperative morbidity and faster recovery for patients. However, challenges remain related to the necessary technical training and the management of tumors in difficult-to-access locations.