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Long-term outcomes of resection in patients with symptomatic benign liver tumours.


ABSTRACT:

Background

Benign liver tumours (e.g., hepatocellular adenoma (HCA), focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), and haemangioma) are occasionally resected for alleged symptoms, although data on long-term outcomes is lacking. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess long-term outcomes of surgical intervention.

Methods

Forty patients with benign tumours (HCA 20, FNH 12, giant haemangioma 4, cysts 4) were included. Patients filled in Validated McGill Pain Questionnaires, preoperatively and after a median of 54 months after resection. Outcomes were evaluated using paired sample t-test and (M) ANOVA.

Results

Relief of symptoms sustained in 30/40 patients, within a follow-up of 54 (24-148) months after resection. VAS scores were reduced from 5.5 preoperatively to 1.6 postoperatively (p < 0.001). Patients with left-sided tumours had higher postoperative Pain Rating Index (PRI), compared to patients with right-sided tumours: 15.3 vs. 5.8 (p = 0.018). If patients could reconsider undergoing surgery, 34/38 would again choose resection. Discomfort at the operative scar was the most common complaint: 8/40 patients, all after open surgery, of whom 3/40 had an incisional hernia. 7/40 patients had a laparoscopic resection.

Conclusion

Resection relieved symptoms in 30/40 patients. The operative scar was a frequent source for remaining postoperative complaints, suggesting an advantage for a laparoscopic approach when feasible.

SUBMITTER: van Rosmalen BV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5094485 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Long-term outcomes of resection in patients with symptomatic benign liver tumours.

van Rosmalen Belle V BV   Bieze Matthanja M   Besselink Marc G H MG   Tanis Pieter P   Verheij Joanne J   Phoa Saffire S K S SS   Busch Olivier O   van Gulik Thomas M TM  

HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association 20160821 11


<h4>Background</h4>Benign liver tumours (e.g., hepatocellular adenoma (HCA), focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), and haemangioma) are occasionally resected for alleged symptoms, although data on long-term outcomes is lacking. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess long-term outcomes of surgical intervention.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty patients with benign tumours (HCA 20, FNH 12, giant haemangioma 4, cysts 4) were included. Patients filled in Validated McGill Pain Questionnaires, preoperativ  ...[more]

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