Minimally invasive surgery versus open hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis: A systematic review and meta analysis

MIS hepatectomy is a safe approach for hepatolithiasis patients. MIS hepatectomy significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion, postoperative hospital stay time and complications. The stone clearance and recurrence rates were similar for MIS hepatectomy and open hepatectomy. Additional well-designed randomized controlled trials and Western studies are needed to confirm these findings.