Table 3.

Questionnaire on the indications and devices applied in laparoscopic liver surgery

1 What is your current indication for laparoscopic hepatectomy? a. Left lateral segmentectomy and limited resection of the peripheral part of the liver b. Major hepatectomies and/or for tumors in the posterior part of the liver (segment I/VII) c. Others, please describe

2 What will be your ‘future’ indication for laparoscopic hepatectomy? a. Left lateral segmentectomy and limited resection of the peripheral part of the liver b. Major hepatectomies and/or for tumors in the posterior part of the liver (segment I/VII) c. Others, please describe

3 Do you think the laparoscopic approach is acceptable for donor hepatectomy? a. Yes b. Yes, only for left lateral graft c. No d. Others, please describe

4 Do you apply intermittent Pringle's maneuver during division of the hepatic parenchyma? a. Almost always b. Sometimes (only when excessive bleeding occurs) c. Rarely d. No

5 How do you divide (not seal the portal pedicles) the hepatic parenchyma? a. Clump-crushing b. CUSA c. Harmonic Scalpel d. LigaSure e. Linear stapler f. Tissue Link g. Bipolar scissors h. Others, please describe

6 How do you seal the thin portal pedicles (less than 3 mm in diameter) or hepatic parenchyma? a. Ligation with stitch b. Harmonic Scalpel c. LigaSure d. Linear stapler e. Tissue Link f. Bipolar scissors g. Hemoclip h. Others, please describe