[The surgical hepatology in SCS: from the beginning to development]

The article highlights survey stakes of surgical hepatology in world and Russia, and the 20 years experience of the Russian Scientific Center of Surgery named after B.V. Petrovskiy. 472 liver resections were performed during the period. Main indications for surgery were malignant liver tumors, predominantly metastatic (75.8%). Technical and tactical questions, as well as treatment results were discussed. The issue compares own data with world's experience.