History and current development of liver surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-9752.2010.02.001
- VernacularTitle:肝脏外科的历史和现状
- Author:
Wanyee LAU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver surgery;
Hepatectomy;
Anatomy;
Hemorrhage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery
2010;9(2):81-83
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Liver surgery is composed of hepatic anatomy and relevant surgical techniques.The research of hepatic anatomy promotes the development of surgical techniques,and then the science of liver surgery get evolved.The knowledge of the liver anmomy,hepatic functional reserve,capacity to regenerate,and prevention of hemorrhage is essential for a successful hepatectomy.Hepatectomy has advanced remarkably in the past 30 years,but major challenges remain,which include developing more efficient minimally invasive surgical techniques,improving patient selection for any given treatment modality,and eliminating the chance of tumor recurrence,particularly in the liver.
