Laparoscopic Liver Resection: A South American Experience with 2887 Cases.

Background: Laparoscopic liver resections (LLR) have been increasingly performed in recent years. Most of the available evidence, however, comes from specialized centers in Asia, Europe and USA. Data from South America are limited and based on single-center experiences.

Laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones: transpapillary stenting or external biliary drainage?

Background: To date, the management of common bile duct stones (CBDs) is still controversial. If laparoscopic exploration is performed and biliary decompression is needed after stone removal, the placement of a laparoscopic transpapillary stent shows promising results in avoiding T-tube-related complications.

Methods: Between January 2007 and May 2012, a series of 48 patients who underwent biliary decompression after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) to treat choledocholithiasis was retrospectively analyzed.

[Surgical resection with curative intent of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Our experience].

Introduction: Surgery is the treatment of choice for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCC). Obtaining tumor-free margins (RO resection) has been reported as the only prognostic factor associated with increased survival. The aim of this study was to analyze a consecutive series of patients operated with curative intent over a 14-year period.