Anterior approach for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (with video).

Journal: The Journal of surgical research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the significance of the anterior approach without the Pringle maneuver during right hepatectomies with caudate lobectomies for perihilar cholangiocarcinomas (PHCs).

Authors

  • Ryota Higuchi
    Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Takehisa Yazawa
    Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Shuichiro Uemura
    Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Masakazu Yamamoto
    Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.