Analysis of laparoscopic laser liver resection in standardized porcine model

David Benjamin Ellebrecht*, Dirk Theisen-Kunde, Christiane Kuempers, Tobias Keck, Markus Kleemann, Heike Wolken

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Abstract

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a highly prevalent and lethal primary neoplasia of the liver and metastases of other malignancies affect most frequently the liver. Minimally invasive surgical approach for liver resections is advancing. Dissection of liver parenchyma by laparoscopic technique remains challenging and new technologies are in need. Therefore, we asked whether it is feasible to dissect liver tissue comparably in terms of speed and hemostasis with a non-contact 1.9-µm cw-laser device and whether there are differences in the postoperative healing process compared to a gold standard device (ultrasound aspirator) in an experimental model. Methods: Laparoscopic laser and ultrasound aspirator standardized partial liver resections were performed in seven pigs. Resection time, hemostasis time, and blood loss were evaluated. After at least 10 days, representative specimen of the resection areas was collected via re-laparoscopy and biopsy and side effects like hematoma, abscess, or bilioma were noted. Histologically, coagulation necrosis margin, granulation tissue zone, tissue fibrosis, and giant cell count were analyzed. Results: Laparoscopic laser liver resection was three times faster compared to the laparoscopic ultrasound aspirator. Blood loss was equal in both groups. No side effects like hematoma or bilioma occurred. Histologically, specimen showed the same expansion of coagulation necrosis zone and granulation tissue. Fibrotic scar could be determined in three cases in both groups, respectively. However, giant cell count was significant higher in the laser resection group. Conclusions: The 1.9-µm cw-laser device enables a safe and fast liver resection in an experimental pig model compared to a gold standard (ultrasound aspirator) laparoscopic liver resection method. Wound healing is not interfered by laser liver resection.

Original languageEnglish
JournalSurgical Endoscopy
Volume32
Issue number12
Pages (from-to)4966-4972
Number of pages7
ISSN0930-2794
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.12.2018

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)

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