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Hepatic Vein Injuries During Laparoscopic Hepatectomy
1Departments of *Pancreatic Surgery †Liver Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|January 15, 2016
Summary
Hepatic vein injury during laparoscopic hepatectomy is dangerous but manageable with skilled repair. Prompt conversion to open surgery is crucial for uncontrolled bleeding to ensure patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) is common in experienced centers.
- Hepatic vein injury (HVI) during LH poses significant risks, including conversion, air embolism, and fatal hemorrhage.
- Managing HVI during LH is critical for patient outcomes.

