Reseccion hepática laparoscópica en modelo porcino: Desarrollo de un modelo experimental* Laparoscopic liver resection in porcine: Development of an experimental model

SUMMARY Background: The left lateral segmentectomy (LLS) (segments II and III of Couinaud) is the more frequently carried out laparoscopic liver resection. The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility to perform laparoscopic LLS in porcine model and to compare the results with the open technique. Methods: Ten animals were undergone to LLS. In 4 cases the procedure was performed by open technique and in 6 cases by laparoscopy. The operative time, bleeding and weight of the resected liver segment was