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