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Major hepatic resections: a 10-year experience with emphasis on special problems.
C J Lambert1, E F Meydrech, C E Scott-Conner
1Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Emergency hepatic resection significantly increased mortality, especially with large blood transfusions and high postoperative bilirubin levels. Elective surgery showed no deaths, highlighting the importance of surgical timing and patient management in liver resections.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Major hepatic resection is a complex procedure with potential for significant morbidity and mortality.
- Understanding factors influencing outcomes is crucial for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of blood loss, postoperative hyperbilirubinemia, and concomitant procedures on operative mortality, local tumor recurrence, and long-term survival following major hepatic resection.
- To compare outcomes between elective and emergency hepatic resections.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 32 patients undergoing major hepatic resection between 1976-1985.
- Analysis of operative mortality, local tumor recurrence, and survival data.
- Correlation of outcomes with intraoperative transfusion volume, postoperative hyperbilirubinemia, and performance of additional surgical procedures.
Main Results:
- No deaths occurred in 16 elective resections.
- Seven of 16 emergency resections (43.8%) resulted in mortality.
- Mortality strongly correlated with >10 units of intraoperative blood transfusion and postoperative hyperbilirubinemia.
- Concomitant procedures significantly increased mortality after emergency, but not elective, resections.
- Median survival was 53.4 months for hepatoma and 33.5 months for metastatic colon lesions.
Conclusions:
- Emergency hepatic resection carries a high mortality risk, influenced by transfusion volume and hyperbilirubinemia.
- Elective hepatic resection demonstrates favorable outcomes.
- Careful patient selection and management are critical for improving survival after major liver surgery.