Abstract:

Laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma was complex because of the tumor near to hepatic hilum. The resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma increased in recent years in large medical centers with safety of surgery improved. The current status of laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma was discussed in this article including contraindication of surgery, precision evaluation and obstructive jaundice treated with preoperative biliary duct drainage, coordination among operative team and their experience. The key technology involved both blood vessels and lymphatic nodes dissected and separated which included resection of caudal lobe combined with hepatic lobes and hepatic segments, and then reconstruction of digestive tract. Lastly, there is consideration and prospect of laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholagiocarcinoma.

Key words: Laparoscopy, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Radical resection