Right Hepatic Lobectomy: Extrahepatic Ligation
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Abstract
Right hepatic lobectomy is indicated for either a primary hepatic tumor or well-selected metastatic cancer localized to the right lobe of the liver. This chapter describes indications, essential steps, variations, and complications of this procedure. It provides a detailed template operative note for the procedure.
Keywords
Right hepatic lobectomy Liver resection Extrahepatic ligation Extrahepatic approach Liver tumor Liver metastasisNotes
Acknowledgment
This chapter was contributed by Georgios Tsoulfas, M.D. in the previous edition.
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