Robotic and laparoscopic right anterior sectionectomy and central hepatectomy: multicentre propensity score-matched analysis

Both robotic and laparoscopic right anterior sectionectomy and central hepatectomy can be performed safely in expert centres, with excellent outcomes. The robotic approach was associated with statistically significant less blood loss compared with laparoscopy, although the clinical relevance of this finding remains unclear.

Automated summary

Both robotic and laparoscopic approaches are safe and effective for right anterior sectionectomy and central hepatectomy. Robotic surgery is associated with less blood loss compared to laparoscopy, although the clinical significance of this finding is unclear.