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Diaphragmatic resection in association with right hepatectomy
C H Scudamore1, C R Shackleton, J S Fache
1Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, BC.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Combined liver and diaphragm resection is feasible for tumors involving both organs, with no significant long-term issues. This surgical approach can achieve curative intent even with diaphragmatic invasion.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Tumors involving both the liver and diaphragm present complex surgical challenges.
- Accurate preoperative assessment is crucial for planning combined resection procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the feasibility and outcomes of combined diaphragmatic and hepatic resection for tumors.
- To evaluate the impact of diaphragmatic resection on long-term postoperative morbidity.
Main Methods:
- Review of ten cases undergoing combined diaphragmatic and hepatic resection.
- Preoperative work-up including ultrasonography and computed tomography to assess tumor spread.
- Surgical technique involving resection and reconstruction of up to 50% of the diaphragm.
Main Results:
- Combined resection was successfully performed in all ten cases.
- Preoperative imaging accurately predicted diaphragmatic involvement in most cases.
- Diaphragmatic resection and reconstruction did not necessitate prosthetic mesh or tissue transfer.
- No significant long-term postoperative morbidity was observed.
- Diaphragmatic invasion did not prevent curative resection.
Conclusions:
- Combined diaphragmatic and hepatic resection is a viable option for selected tumors.
- Surgical intervention for tumors with diaphragmatic invasion can achieve curative outcomes.
- Routine pulmonary function tests are not required for patients without pre-existing lung disease.