Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	100847
Country	United Kingdom

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Category	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Navigating the challenges of laparoscopic anatomical SVIII resection: A step forward in hepatobiliary surgery
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jin-Wei Zhang
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Jin-Wei Zhang http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8683-509X
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170406 and 81970238
Corresponding Author	Jin-Wei Zhang, PhD, Professor, Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Hatherly Laboratories, Streatham Campus, Stocker Rd, Exeter EX4 4PS, United Kingdom. j.zhang5@exeter.ac.uk
Key Words	Laparoscopic liver resection; Anatomical segmentectomy; Segment VIII; Middle hepatic fissure approach; Surgical techniques
Core Tip	This article critically examines a new study by Peng et al on laparoscopic anatomical segment VIII liver resection using a middle hepatic fissure approach. The authors' comparison of caudal and cranial side techniques contributes valuable insights to the ongoing debate about optimal surgical strategies for this challenging procedure. While demonstrating feasibility and safety, the study also highlights the need for larger, prospective trials to definitively establish best practices. As laparoscopic liver surgery continues to evolve, standardization of techniques, integration of advanced technologies, and focus on long-term oncologic outcomes will be crucial for further progress in the field.
Publish Date	2025-01-22 09:26
Citation	<p>Zhang JW. Navigating the challenges of laparoscopic anatomical SVIII resection: A step forward in hepatobiliary surgery. <i>World J Gastrointest Surg</i> 2025; 17(2): 100847</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i2/100847.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i2.100847

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