The Eighth World Congress (February 21–22, 2025) emphasizes cutting-edge laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with live demonstrations and discussions on multi-specialty advancements. Dr. Goyal’s talk likely aligns with WALS’s mission—championed by Dr. R. K. Mishra—to push minimally invasive boundaries. It may also build on contemporary trials (e.g., OPRA, STAR-TREC), offering a surgeon’s practical perspective on implementing organ preservation globally.

This is a resection of segment 2 and 3 of the liver, located to the left of the falciform ligament. The tumor is in segment 2, close to where the left hepatic vein enters the inferior vena cava.

The liver is mobilized by cutting the falciform ligament and the left lobe’s connection to the diaphragm. The portal vein and hepatic artery are identified and the left branch of the portal vein is exposed.

The liver capsule is cut open before an endoscopic ultrasound probe is used to locate the tumor and map the blood vessels around it. The probe is removed and the ligament is dissected up to the inferior vena cava.

Many reports have provided evidence to support the effective use of diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) to determine if patients with upper abdominal malignant diseases are operable so that unnecessary laparotomy can be avoided. LUS is less frequently applied to patients with pelvic malignancies and this is probably related to the technical difficulties.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for Mirizzi syndrome

Life after myomectomy is generally positive, with most patients experiencing relief from symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure symptoms. Recovery varies depending on the surgical approach, but with proper post-operative care, patients can resume normal activities within a few weeks and may have improved fertility outcomes if desired.