Table 4 Advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic Kasai surgery
Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
Minimized operative wound | Pneumoperitoneum |
Little postoperative pain | Hypercapnia |
Few cosmetic problems | Low body temperature |
Reduced bleeding | Insufficient ventilation |
Earlier postoperative recovery | Bronchial intubation |
Able to share the operative view with other doctors | Increased operation time |
Requires an advanced operation technique | |
Does not provide evidence for liver prognosis |