A totally laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy assisted with radiofrequency (radiofrequency assisted liver partition with portal vein ligation) for staged liver resection
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Journal Article
Abstract
In order to induce liver hypertrophy to enable liver resection in patients with a small future liver remnant, various methods have been proposed in addition to portal vein embolisation. Most recently, the ALPPS technique has gained significant international interest. This technique is limited by the high morbidity associated with an in-situ liver splitting and the patient undergoing two open operations. We present the case of a variant ALPPS technique performed entirely laparoscopically with no major morbidity or mortality. An increased liver volume of 57.9% was seen after 14 days. This technique is feasible to perform and compares favourably to other ALPPS methods whilst gaining the advantages of laparoscopic surgery.
Date Issued
2016-07-01
Date Acceptance
2016-03-28
Citation
Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition, 2016, 5 (4), pp.382-387
ISSN
2304-3881
Publisher
AME Publishing Company
Start Page
382
End Page
387
Journal / Book Title
Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition
Volume
5
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition. All rights reserved. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Sponsor
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Grant Number
RDB04 79560
RD207
Publication Status
Published