This series aims to present a comprehensive review of the history to the current status and consensus on the experiences of the current laparoscopic donor surgeons. The history of laparoscopic surgery, various surgical techniques of experts, tips of energy devices and CUSA manipulation during surgery and learning curve issues are all summarized. This series would be a good guide for young HBP surgeons who will lead pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the future.
Editorial
Pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: Sharing experiences for the next generation
Original Article
Glissonian approach for pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
Various techniques for bile duct division in pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
How to use energy device for pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
Review Article
History of laparoscopic hepatectomy in donor
Preoperative work-up for donor main consideration for laparoscopic surgery
New technical development for pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: indocyanine green cholangiography and three-dimensional laparoscopy
Pure laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy: learning curve, technical pearls and pitfalls
Disclosure:
The series “Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy” was commissioned by the editorial office, Laparoscopic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Kwang-Woong Lee and Jeong-Moo Lee served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.
The series “Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy” was commissioned by the editorial office, Laparoscopic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Kwang-Woong Lee and Jeong-Moo Lee served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.