Chapter 28

Complementary Techniques in Liver Surgery

Fernando Burdio and Yuman Fong

Abstract

• The most important technical tools that have improved speed and safety of liver resection are: staplers, sealers, and ablation devices. </p><p> • Staplers now allow reliable and rapid closure of major blood vessels. </p><p> • Sealers allow secure transection of liver parenchyma, minimizing bleeding and securing small bile ducts. </p><p> • Ablation instruments allow a parenchymal sparing alternative to resection for deep, small tumors, and can be combined with simultaneous major liver resection to extend possibility of curative therapy.

Total Pages: 459-466 (8)

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