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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2025; 31(24): 104907
Published online Jun 28, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i24.104907
Approaches to laparoscopic anatomic liver resection: Does one size fit all?
Dhiraj John Sonbare
Dhiraj John Sonbare, Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Christian Medical College, Ranipet Campus, Ranipet 632517, Tamil Nādu, India
Author contributions: Sonbare DJ reviewed the manuscript on invitation and commented on the article.
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Corresponding author: Dhiraj John Sonbare, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Christian Medical College, Ranipet Campus, Ranipet 632517, Tamil Nādu, India. djsonbare@gmail.com
Received: January 8, 2025
Revised: April 14, 2025
Accepted: June 3, 2025
Published online: June 28, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Different approaches to laparoscopic anatomic liver resection have been described. The authors describe an approach using the ventral avascular areas above the inferior vena cava, which requires a skillful laparoscopic surgeon. However, concerns over margin positivity and tumor recurrence remain, and follow up studies are necessary to validate the approach.