[Hepatic resection as necessary in liver injuries]

The fact that experience has been gained during four successive episodes since 1940 emphasizes the progress accomplished in the fields of therapeutic indications and surgical techniques for these lesions. Resection "on request" is effective both as therapy of hemorrhage and escape of bile: conducted under the control of regional hemostasis it is the most sparing of healthy parenchyma while being effective and complete. It can be adapted for emergency cases, or used as first intention surgery as well as in delayed cases or previously operated patients. Results are particularly interesting in the absence of associated lesions.