title: Laparoscopic iatrogeny of the hepatic hilum as an indication for liver transplantation.
abstract: The introduction of biliary laparoscopic surgery led to an increase in the incidence of liver hilum injuries. These types of lesions are very serious, because they can lead to secondary biliary cirrhosis or fulminant hepatic failure and the need for liver transplantation (LT). We present three cases of liver hilum injuries, which were treated with LT; one case was due to severe and persistent cholangitis, and two cases were due to fulminant hepatic failure. The world literature is also reviewed, and published cases of iatrogenic lesions of the liver hilum caused by laparoscopic surgery and requiring LT are presented. These iatrogenic lesions of the hepatic hilum are complex and technically demanding, due to their high morbidity and mortality and even the need for LT. In conclusion, these lesions must be always managed in centers with experience in hepatobiliary surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery I, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Liver Transplant Unit, Murcia, Spain. jumanjico@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Juan Angel
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fernández
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robles
authors.forename: Caridad
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Marín
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Bueno
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ramírez
authors.forename: Pascual
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Parrilla
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000293:injuries*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed