Surgical Stress After Laparoscopic Compared to Open Liver Resection

Surgical Stress Induced Insulin Resistance and Cytokine Response After Laparoscopic Compared to Open Liver Resection

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the postoperative insulin resistance and cytokine release would be attenuated in laparoscopic compared with open liver resection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA 1-2
• left hemihepatectomy(liver resection)
• left lateral sectionectomy(liver resection)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with diabetes mellitus
• drug abuse
• BMI >24 or <18