Liver resection for cancer

摘要

Recent reports highlighted consistently improved perioperative morbidity and mortality rates following hepatic resection. Operative mortality rates, even in cirrhotic patients, are less than 5/100 in most recent series. The commonest indication for hepatic resection is primary or secondary hepatic malignancy and therefore appropriate preoperative assessment of such tumours is vitally important. Accurate radiological imaging, including the use of three-dimensional reconstruction, will indicate if lesions are resectable and will aid the decision regarding the likely surgical procedure.