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Hepatic resection: perioperative course and management

A Tanaka1, Y Yamaoka

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University.

Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|July 1, 1998
PubMed
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A healthy liver can withstand major surgery, but a cirrhotic liver cannot tolerate even partial resection due to reduced function. Careful management of liver disease and surgical procedures is crucial for patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Liver transplantation
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Normal liver parenchyma tolerates significant volume reduction (up to 80%) with procedures like right trisegmentectomy and caudate resection.
  • Decompensated cirrhotic liver function is severely compromised, rendering it intolerant to even partial hepatic resection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the factors contributing to liver resection intolerance in cirrhotic patients.
  • To outline strategies for managing complications associated with hepatic resection in patients with liver disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathophysiology of liver disease impacting surgical tolerance.
  • Analysis of intraoperative and postoperative management considerations.
  • Discussion of operative techniques in the context of liver disease.

Main Results:

  • Decreased functional liver volume and impaired hepatocyte function are key factors in cirrhotic liver intolerance.
  • Inappropriate surgical procedures and postoperative care exacerbate these issues.
  • Liver diseases (cirrhosis, jaundice, chronic active hepatitis) significantly influence surgical risk.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatic resection in patients with liver disease requires meticulous consideration of the underlying pathophysiology.
  • Optimized intraoperative and postoperative management is essential to improve outcomes and mitigate risks associated with liver resection.

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