What are the current trends and future directions in hepatectomy?

Pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy was initially reported in 2002 but adoption has been slowed by concerns about hemostasis, donor safety and recipient ... Transoesophageal echocardiography shows high risk of gas embolism during laparoscopic hepatic resection under carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum. Br J Surg. 2002; ... Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and beyond the Milan criteria undergoing hepatectomy were ... MIS hepatectomy had a shorter LOS, lower blood loss and complication rate, for both staged and simultaneous resections. Up to three quarters of the liver can be removed as long as the rest is healthy and can continue performing normal liver functions, which are essential for life ... Mar 1, 2017 ... This observational study shows that laparoscopic extended liver resections are safe and feasible. Adequate analysis of quality and volume of the future liver ... Nov 28, 2013 ... Common post-hepatectomy complications include fever, hemorrhage, bile leakage, liver failure, pleural effusion, and subphrenic infection. The ... Pre-hepatectomy prognostic staging to determine treatment strategy for colorectal cancer metastases to the liver ... liver resection at different times ... Intraoperative fluorescence imaging may help detect tumors to be removed, especially during laparoscopic hepatectomy, in which visual inspection and palpation ... Feb 11, 2025 ... Partial hepatectomy. Partial hepatectomy is surgery to remove part of the liver. To have this surgery, people generally need to have a good ...