Anterior approach for major right hepatic resection.
We review the history, indications, and latest modifications of the surgical technique of the anterior approach for right hepatectomy for massive tumors. The anterior approach provides a "no-touch" technique in resecting large right-lobe tumors, reduces bleeding volume, decreases the chance of iatrogenic rupture of tumors, and probably prolongs survival.
Fan
Sheung Tat
ST
Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
Liu
Chi Leung
CL
D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000601:surgery; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery