Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Open Versus Laparoscopic Left-sided Hepatectomy Trial

Study Description

Brief Summary: Open versus Laparoscopic Left-sided Hepatectomy (OLLEH) trial Multi-institutional, prospective and randomized trial in patients undergoing left sided hepatectomy through laparoscopic versus open procedure. Primary endpoint: Functional recovery Secondary endpoint: Hospital duration, estimated blood loss, operation time, resection margin status, postoperative complication, mortality, liver function laboratory test, re-admission, quality of life, cosmesis, cost effectiveness

Detailed Description: Laparoscopic left-sided hepatectomy is widely performed for the treatment of various hepatic neoplasms. Many studies have reported that laparoscopic left-sided hepatectomy is safe and effective compared with open conventional left-sided hemihepatectomy. However, prospective study is rare and there is no randomized controlled trial. The surgeons who are affiliated at a medical center in capital area of Korea launched the Open versus Laparoscopic Left-sided Hepatectomy (OLLEH) trial to verify the surgical outcome of laparoscopic left-sided hepatectomy. Laparoscopic surgery has benefits that less wound and less pain. The hypothesis of the study is 'The laparoscopic left-sided hemihepatectomy is better than open surgery from functional recovery.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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