Laparoscopic Versus Open Left Hemihepatectomy for Liver Benign Lesions

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acute Surgical Trauma and Stress Response of Laparoscopic Versus Open Left Hemihepatectomy for Liver Benign Lesions

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of the laparoscopic and open left hemihepatectomy on acute surgical trauma and stress response.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient with benign lesions who requires left hemihepatectomy
• Child-Pugh classification of A to B
• American Society Of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grading of I to III
• a body mass index of between 18 and 35
• willingness to participate in the study
• able to understand the nature of the study and what will be required of them

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant or lactating women
• unwillingness to participate
• Child-Pugh classification of C
• ASA grading of IV to V
• with condition of acute inflammatory,fever or diabetes mellitus
• with autoimmune disease or immunodeficiency
• taking drugs that affect the immune system