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Key advances in anatomy and resection techniques of the caudate lobe of the liver

Journal Of Modern Oncology[ISSN:1672-4992/CN:61-1415/R]

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2025 02
Page:
335-341
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Title:
Key advances in anatomy and resection techniques of the caudate lobe of the liver
Author(s):
WANG Yunfeng1; WU Xiaobing2; JIANG Xiaoqing2
1.Department of General Surgery,Pudong New Area People’s Hospital,Shanghai 201299,China；2.Biliary Center，Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Affiliated to Naval Medical University,Shanghai 200433,China.
Keywords:
caudate lobe of liver; anatomy; resection; approach
PACS:
R730.5
DOI:
10.3969/j.issn.1672-4992.2025.02.026
Abstract:
The complex anatomical structure and unique physiological mechanisms of the caudate lobe of the liver greatly increase the difficulty and risk of surgery.With the development of liver anatomy,surgical techniques and minimally invasive techniques,various surgeries for liver caudate lobe tumors have been successfully completed,with enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS) and liver protection as the goals to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.This article will introduce the latest anatomical knowledge and surgical techniques of the caudate lobe of the liver based on recent research literature.

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