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The research aims to compare the outcomes of single-incision versus multi-port laparoscopic hepatectomy.

Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Single‐Incision Laparoscopic Hepatectomy: A Matched Cohort Analysis

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Matched cohort analysis shows single-incision laparoscopic hepatectomy has similar outcomes to multi-port approach, suggesting its safety.

The research aims to compare the outcomes of single-incision versus multi-port laparoscopic hepatectomy.
Conducted a matched cohort analysis
Compared outcomes of single-incision and multi-port approaches
Assessed both short- and long-term results
Single-incision laparoscopic hepatectomy demonstrated comparable short-term outcomes to multi-port surgery
Long-term outcomes were also equivalent between the two techniques
The procedure is safe and effective for selected cases

Aoyama et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Matched cohort analysis shows single-incision laparoscopic hepatectomy has similar outcomes to multi-port approach, suggesting its safety.