Right hepatectomy * Inflow and biliary control The hilar plate is opened to expose the left hepatic duct and the confluence of the bile ducts. The cystic duct and the cystic artery are exposed, ligated, and divided ( Fig. 3.1…
Introduction Partial hepatectomy is possible because liver regeneration is rapid (Plate 1) and because the liver is segmental in structure (Plate 2) . Hepatic resection for removal of lesions of the liver may be necessary for a wide variety of…
Liver Gross anatomy The liver lies under the cover of the lower ribs, applied to the undersurface of the diaphragm, and is astride the inferior vena cava (IVC) posteriorly. Most of the bulk of the liver lies to the right,…