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Human liver caudate lobe and liver segment.

Gen Murakami1, Fumitake Hata

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South 1, West 17, Sapporo 060-8556, Japan. chisa@sapmed.ac.jp

Anatomical Science International
|February 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The caudate lobe is a key surgical target in liver cancer. This study clarifies its anatomical divisions and vascular supply, aiding surgical precision.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Surgical anatomy
  • Liver transplantation

Background:

  • The caudate lobe is increasingly targeted in aggressive liver cancer surgery.
  • Accurate anatomical understanding is crucial for surgical planning and outcomes.
  • Existing anatomical descriptions can cause confusion among surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the anatomical structure of the caudate lobe.
  • To describe the vascular supply from the portal vein branches.
  • To address the logical confusion surrounding Couinaud's classification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical literature.
  • Description of caudate lobe surfaces and divisions.
  • Analysis of portal vein branching patterns and territories.

Main Results:

  • The caudate lobe has five surfaces and is divided into Spiegel's lobe, caudate process, and paracaval portion.
  • Vascular supply originates from left and right portal veins, with specific branches supplying different parts.
  • Couinaud's concept of the paracaval portion (S9) based on dorsal location can be confusing.

Conclusions:

  • A clear description of caudate lobe margins and vascular supply is essential for surgical success.
  • Understanding portal vein territories and landmarks like Cantlie's line improves surgical navigation.
  • Further discussion on the caudate lobe as a liver segment is warranted.

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