Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

My research focuses on minimally invasive surgical treatments for hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors. Guided by ligamentum teres hepatis and umbilical fissure vein, this laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy procedure effectively controls intraoperative bleeding, even in the absence of controlled low central venous pressure. These attributes offer the potential benefit for patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions.

Advanced imaging modalities, such as indocyanine green fluorescence imaging, can provide real-time visualization of biliary anatomy, aiding in surgical planning and decision making. The advantage of our technique is that it avoids hepatic hilar dissection. Second, during liver parenchymal dissection, we utilize the intrahepatic anatomic landmark of the umbilical fissure vein as a guide to prevent loss of direction.