Hepatic resection technique.
The author describes a technique of hepatic resection that is particularly beneficial for segmental and nonanatomic procedures. The technique is reportedly safe and accurate due to the use of the Nd:YAG laser and the ultrasonic dissector.
Mason
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Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange 92668.
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction; D014465:Ultrasonics