title: Right hepatic lobectomy.
abstract: Hepatic lobectomy has evolved to the point of being a precise anatomic surgical resection. The sequence of incision, mobilization, hepatoduodenal dissection, and management of the hepatic veins and parenchyma have been individually described herein. The historical background and indications for the procedure have been outlined, and the perioperative management of the patient considered.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures