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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2026; 14(12): 117790
Published online Apr 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i12.117790
Published online Apr 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i12.117790
Laparoscopic partial hepatectomy for the treatment of hepatic tuberculosis: A case report
Guang-Xu Jing, Jing-Yu He, Guang-Qiang Gu, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, The Affiliated Mianyang Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Mianyang 621000, Sichuan Province, China
Co-first authors: Guang-Xu Jing and Guang-Qiang Gu.
Author contributions: Jing GX wrote the manuscript; He JY was the main surgeon and participated in drawing; Gu GQ was responsible for collecting references.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Jing-Yu He, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, The Affiliated Mianyang Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 190 East Section of Jian Nan Road, Youxian District, Mianyang 621000, Sichuan Province, China. hsghjy1516@163.com
Received: December 18, 2025
Revised: January 19, 2026
Accepted: March 19, 2026
Published online: April 26, 2026
Processing time: 118 Days and 15.8 Hours
Revised: January 19, 2026
Accepted: March 19, 2026
Published online: April 26, 2026
Processing time: 118 Days and 15.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: We report a patient with hepatic tuberculosis who underwent laparoscopic partial hepatectomy. Following surgery, the patient’s symptoms of fever and abdominal pain were significantly improved.