Minimally invasive approaches for liver surgery are being increasingly used at highly specialized centers. Both laparoscopic and robotic techniques appear to be associated with improved short-term outcomes such as decreased morbidity and shorter hospital stay. However, there are still concerns with regard to cost-effectiveness and technical training that have prevented widespread dissemination of these techniques. Within the realm of liver surgery, laparoscopic approaches have gained acceptance; however, robotic surgery still remains a relatively new technique. This chapter discusses the preoperative considerations and operative techniques of minimally invasive liver surgery, while also reviewing the current literature detailing short-term and long-term outcomes. This review contains 6 figures, 5 tables and 33 references Key Words: clinical trials, laparoscopic, liver cancer, minimally invasive, morbidity, mortality, oncologic outcomes, open, robot-assisted,
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