Laparoscopic hepatectomy provides better outcomes for hepatolithiasis as compared to its open counterpart: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity-score-matched studies

Although LH and OH had similar surgical outcomes, LH had the perioperative advantage over OH in decreasing overall morbidity, major complications, wound infection, intestinal obstruction, stone recurrence, blood transfusion rates, blood loss, length of stay, time to first flatus, time to oral intake, and time to ambulation. Further RCTs evaluating the potential advantages of LH over OH are warranted.