Laparoscopic Treatment of Hepatic Diseases

Liver surgery, in contrast to the other surgical interventions in abdominal surgery, includes an almost limitless number of different resections with a different degree of complexity and extension. While the adoption of laparoscopic liver surgery has been slower compared to other areas of oncological surgery, its benefits over traditional open techniques are now well-established. These advantages include reduced intraoperative bleeding, decreased morbidity, and shorter hospital stays, all while maintaining comparable long-term outcomes. One peculiarity of laparoscopic surgery is the extensive use of technology in almost all the phases of resection. Therefore, it is essential for the scrub nurse to know the fundamental principles and the main criticisms of this type of approach.