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D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors