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Gross Appearance of Liver on Laparoscopic Examination
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Thickened liver edge | 62 (61.4) |
| Firm to probing | 25 (24.7) |
| Heavy when lifted with probe | 26 (25.7) |
| Gross nodularity (cirrhosis) | 17 (16.8) |
| Irregular liver surface | 31 (30.7) |
| Hyperemia | 17 (16.8) |
| Fatty appearance | 9 (8.9) |
Characteristics were subjectively assessed by the operator. Liver characteristics were not mutually exclusive.
