Published Book

Laparoscopic Liver Resection: Robot-Assisted Surgery and ICG Navigation

Supervised by:
NPO Endoscopic Liver Surgery Study Group

Edited by:
Go Wakabayashi – Ageo Central General Hospital
Goro Honda – Tokyo Women’s Medical University
Kenichiro Araki – Gunma University

B5 size, 172 pages
Published: July 2025
ISBN: 978-4-525-31371-5

Overview
Cutting-edge developments in robotic liver resection and ICG fluorescence navigation!
“Robot-assisted liver resection” was approved for national health insurance coverage in Japan in 2022, and the number of institutions implementing the procedure continues to grow. This book was created to promote the safe dissemination and standardization of surgical techniques by delivering the latest updates in the field.
Part 1 covers the indications, fundamentals, and surgical techniques of robot-assisted liver surgery.
Part 2 focuses on the significant advancements in ICG fluorescence navigation technology, explained using numerous color illustrations and videos accessible via QR codes.
The book also features:
Results of a survey conducted at high-volume centers
A roundtable discussion with expert surgeons
A special section on the pros and cons of ICG fluorescence imaging
A comprehensive resource packed with practical insights for both novice and experienced surgeons.

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Guide to Laparoscopic Liver Resection

Includes DVD-Video (Surgical Procedure Footage)
Supervised by the Endoscopic Liver Surgery Study Group
Edited by Hironori Kaneko, Toho University
Edited by Go Wakabayashi, Ageo Central General Hospital
B5 Size, 225 pages
Published in November 2019
ISBN 978-4-525-31361-6

Overview
This book, “Guide to Laparoscopic Liver Resection,” was compiled with the aim of promoting safe dissemination and standardization of the surgical procedure. It has been nine years since the initial publication, and significant advancements have been made in terms of expanded indications, new concepts in liver anatomy, Difficulty Score, application of imaging diagnostics, and surgical techniques. There is an increasing demand for the accurate evaluation and safe dissemination of laparoscopic liver resection, leading to the reissue of this book under a new title. It is an essential guidebook for liver surgeon.

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Laparoscopic Liver Resection

Includes DVD-Video (Surgical Procedure Footage)
1st Edition, 2010
Supervised by the Endoscopic Liver Surgery Study Group
Edited by Hironori Kaneko, Professor at Toho University
Edited by Go Wakabayashi, Professor at Iwate Medical University
B5 Size, 118 pages
ISBN: 978-4-525-31341-8

Overview
This is the only domestic guidebook created with the aim of promoting the safe dissemination and standardization of “Laparoscopic Liver Resection,” which was included in insurance coverage in 2010. The book is authored by members of the Endoscopic Liver Surgery Study Group, who have extensive experience in the field. It provides comprehensive explanations of surgical techniques for each procedure, accompanied by numerous color photographs. The accompanying DVD-Video contains surgical procedure highlights from four cases. It is an essential guidebook for liver surgeon.

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