Emergency hand-assisted laparoscopic haemostasis for post-operative haemorrhage following laparoscopic liver resection

Abstract

Introduction: The use of laparoscopic surgery for liver resection and the management of abdominal emergencies has been well established. However, the value of this technique for post-operative haemorrhage in liver resection has not been characterized. Case Description: We describe a case of post-operative haemorrhage following an elective totally laparoscopic liver resection that was treated with emergency hand-assisted laparoscopic haemostasis. Discussion: Emergency hand-assisted laparoscopic haemostasis in the setting of post-operative haemorrhage after laparoscopic liver resection is feasible and should be considered as a treatment option in suitable patients.

Keywords

• Hand-assisted laparoscopy
• haemostasis
• hepatectomy
• liver resection
• post-operative haemorrhage