Systematic Review and National Cancer Database Analysis of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery in Children

In brief

This systematic review examines the evidence for minimally invasive liver surgery techniques in pediatric patients, analyzing outcomes from the National Cancer Database. The study addresses the gap between widespread adult MILS adoption and limited pediatric experience, synthesizing data beyond single-institution case series to inform surgical decision-making for children requiring hepatic resection.

• Minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS) in pediatrics lacks multi-center evidence despite widespread adult adoption.
• Current pediatric MILS data is limited to single-center case series, highlighting need for larger collaborative studies.
• National Cancer Database analysis provides broader population-level insights into pediatric MILS utilization and outcomes.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.