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. 2014 Apr;3(2):60–72. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2304-3881.2014.04.03

Table 9. Summary of trends comparing data of Middle Eastern and Western experiences (no statistical analysis).

Middle Eastern Western
Technique Hybrid technique No hybrid technique; more pure laparoscopic approach
Patients Severity of the cirrhosis (more Child B and C) More patient with cirrhosis
Tumor Slightly larger size
Procedure More conversion; more portal clamping