[Resection of the caudate lobe of the liver]

It is difficult and dangerous to remove the caudate lobe of the liver because it not only is deeply embedded between the hilar structures of the liver and inferior vena cava but has its own independent vascular and biliary systems also. Two successful cases of caudate lobe resection are reported with review of literature and discussions on its applied anatomy, image-diagnosis, indications on surgery, technique and method of caudate lobe resection.