Laparoscopic extended right hepatectomy for posterior and completely caudate massive liver tumor (with videos)

Article Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging

Liver Surgery: Important Considerations for Pre- and Postoperative Imaging

Luisa Leitao de Faria et al.

Summary: Liver surgery is an important treatment option for liver neoplasms and metastases, but it carries a significant risk of surgical morbidity. Radiologists must have a thorough understanding of surgical terminology, techniques, and possible complications to assist in decision-making.

RADIOGRAPHICS (2022)

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Article Surgery

Safe standard remnant liver volume after hepatectomy in HCC patients in different stages of hepatic fibrosis

Zhiming Zhang et al.

Summary: The study found that standard remnant liver volume and hepatic fibrosis stage are independent risk factors for postoperative hepatic insufficiency. Right hemi-hepatectomy may be safer in Chinese patients when the standard remnant liver volume is more than 203.2 ml/m(2) in the absence of hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis.

BMC SURGERY (2021)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal

Safety and Efficacy of Laparoscopic Caudate Lobectomy: A Systematic Review

Panagiotis Dorovinis et al.

Summary: Laparoscopic caudate lobectomy appears to be a safe and feasible alternative to open caudate lobectomy in selected patients when performed in high-volume centers by experienced surgeons. The data on operative time, blood loss, and hospital length of stay indicate the feasibility of the procedure.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology