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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Liver resection is a critical treatment for liver diseases.
  • Postoperative complications, such as ascites, can significantly impact patient outcomes.
  • Uncontrollable ascites following hepatectomy presents a significant clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors associated with intractable postoperative ascites after liver resection.
  • To investigate the correlation between patient characteristics, surgical factors, and the development of ascites.
  • To provide recommendations for surgical management in high-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 211 patients undergoing liver resection between 1985 and 1990.
  • Univariate and multiple analyses to assess correlations between variables and ascites development.
  • Evaluation of preoperative laboratory data, intraoperative parameters, and postoperative histology.

Main Results:

  • 53 out of 211 patients (25%) developed intractable ascites.
  • Higher rates of postoperative death with liver failure were observed in patients with ascites.
  • Significant correlations found between intractable ascites and higher alanine aminotransferase levels, increased portal pressure, longer operation times, and greater blood loss.
  • Cirrhosis was identified as a significant risk factor in postoperative histology.

Conclusions:

  • Cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and prolonged operating time are key predictors of intractable ascites post-hepatectomy.
  • Limiting the extent of liver resection in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension is advisable.
  • These findings emphasize the need for careful patient selection and surgical planning to mitigate ascites risk.