Combination hemihepatectomy and hilar blood vessel resection plus reconstruction for hilar cholangiocarcinoma
- VernacularTitle:半肝切除联合血管切除和重建治疗肝门部胆管癌
- Author:
Jianguo LI
;
Zhichuan LIN
;
Hui LI
;
Duxing XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bile duct neoplasms;
Hepatectomy;
Vessel reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2008;23(6):429-431
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate a combination hemihepatectomy and hilar blood vessel resection plus reconstruction for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Methods Ten cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma at the stage of Ⅲa, Ⅲb, and Ⅳ, underwent this surgical procedure including right - hemihepatectomy + pancreatoduodenectomy + right portal vein branch resection and reconstruction (1case), right - hemihepatectomy + right portal vein branch resection and reconstruction (5cases), left - hemihepatectomy + left caudectomy + left portal vein branch resection and reconstruction + left hepatic artery resection (1case), and left - hemihepatectomy + left caudectomy + left portal vein branch resection plus and reconstruction (3cases). Results There was no postoperative mortality and severe complications. All the 10 cases were followed up with 1,2,3-year survival rate of 50%,30%and 20%, respectively. Conclusion Hepatectomy plus hilar blood vessel resection and reconstruction helps to increase the resection rate in cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma and prolong patients' survival.
