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History of Major Liver Resections

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The history of major liver resection has evolved from primitive amputations for trauma to extended hepatectomies performed with minimal blood loss and morbidity. An understanding of hepatic segmental anatomy through the works of Glisson, Couinaud, and others has led to the modern era of hepatobiliary surgery. In addition, advances in methods of hepatic parenchymal transection, vascular control, and studies on liver regeneration have increased the safety of major hepatectomy.

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  1. Department of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Yun Shin Chun M.D

  2. Liver Service, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 444, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Jean-Nicolas Vauthey

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  1. New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, 10032, New York, USA

    David C. Madoff

  2. University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan

    Masatoshi Makuuchi

  3. School of Medicine, Dept. Surgery I, Nagoya University, Tsurumai-cho 65, Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 466-8550, Japan

    Masato Nagino

  4. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dept. Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, Holcombe Blvd. 1515, Houston, 77030, Texas, USA

    Jean-Nicolas Vauthey

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Chun, Y.S., Vauthey, JN. (2011). History of Major Liver Resections. In: Madoff, D., Makuuchi, M., Nagino, M., Vauthey, JN. (eds) Venous Embolization of the Liver. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-122-4_1

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