Laparoscopic liver resection

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic liver resection appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.

Patient selection for laparoscopic liver resection should be carried out by a multidisciplinary team. Surgeons undertaking laparoscopic liver resection should have specialist training and expertise both in laparoscopic techniques and in the specific issues relating to liver surgery.