Laparoscopic Placement of Hepatic Artery Infusion Pumps: Technical Considerations and Early Results

Abstract

Laparoscopic hepatic artery infusion pump (LHAIP) placement is a novel treatment option for patients with colorectal liver metastases. This study investigates technical difficulties with regard to variant hepatic arteries and the preliminary outcomes for patients treated with LHAIP placement.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/41404/1/10434_2004_Article_589.pd