title: Direct bile duct visualization during the preparation of split livers.
abstract: The split-liver technique is an important means to alleviating donor shortage. Its development is, at least in part, hindered by the risk of biliary complications, particularly when splitting is performed ex situ. We present a simple technique aimed at improving the identification of the biliary anatomy at the hilar level and the safety of the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Hepatobiliary Service and Department of Digestive Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France.
authors.forename: Silvio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balzan
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Farges
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sommacale
authors.forename: Federica
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dondero
authors.forename: Maryléne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Plasse
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Belghiti
mesh_terms: D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008751:Methylene Blue
chemical_list: D008751:Methylene Blue