Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Hepatic Transection: Tools and Methods

Bleeding from the liver surface during hepatic transection is one of the main factors affecting mortality and morbidity of liver resection. For this reason, numerous devices have been developed that employ a variety of techniques to minimize parenchymal damage and so improve the safety of resection....

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Other Authors: Di Carlo, Isidoro (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano Springer Milan 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
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Online Access:UBR01
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Summary:Bleeding from the liver surface during hepatic transection is one of the main factors affecting mortality and morbidity of liver resection. For this reason, numerous devices have been developed that employ a variety of techniques to minimize parenchymal damage and so improve the safety of resection. This book describes all the devices that are currently available for hepatic transection via open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. Procedures are explained and illustrated step by step using informative color figures and photographs. This landmark reference in the field will be an ideal guide for liver surgeons as well as a valuable tool for students, residents, and general surgeons
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 164 Seiten)
ISBN:9788847026223
DOI:10.1007/978-88-470-2622-3

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