Techniques of Liver Transection
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Kelly Clamp Technique
Ultrasonic Dissection
Staplers
Hydrojet
Dissecting Sealer (TissueLink)
Radiofrequency Energy
LigaSure
Harmonic Scalpel
Minimizing Blood Loss
Application of clips
Wedge resection with parenchymal compression
Vascular isolation
Total vascular isolation
Low central venous pressure
Comparisons of Liver Transection Techniques
References