Hepatectomy for the treatment of hepatolithiasis:a report of 86 cases

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis.Methods From August 1996 to August 2006,86 patients with hepatolithiasis underwent Hepatectomy.The results were analysed retrospectively,including distribution of stones,patterns of operation,postoperative complications.Result Left hepatolithiasis was the most common form(61 cases);left lateral lobectomy and left Hepatectomy were most commonly performed procedures(68 cases).Post operative complications occurred in 9 patients(14.8%) and no operative mortality.Follow-up period from three months to twelve years demonstrates that 93.3% of cases are excellent or with good result.Conclusion Hepatectomy is an effective method for hepatolithiasis.