Laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy plays an important role in the treatment of benign and malignant liver diseases. However, due to complex anatomical structures of the liver and lack of clear anatomical landmarks, it remains a major challenge to precisely determine the resection plane intraoperatively. In this article, theoretical basis and technical methods of plane positioning during laparoscopic hepatectomy were systematically discussed based on Couinaud's liver segment classification. The precision and safety of laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy can be significantly improved by integrating three technologies including hepatic pedicle occlusion, ICG fluorescence staining and hepatic vein navigation. Multi-technology integrated plane positioning strategy during hepatectomy is an effective approach to precisely implement laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy, which is worthy of clinical application.