Results
The review included 159 patients, and among which 42 and 44 patients with HCC in favorable locations were underwent open and laparoscopic hepatectomies. There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss, major complication rate, and 90-day mortality rate. The laparoscopic group had a shorter postoperative hospital stay, and lower 90-day readmission rate. There were no significant differences in overall survival and disease-free survival.