Stapler Technique for Extrahepatic Vascular Control During Hepatic Resection

Abstract

A technique is described for extrahepatic division of the hepatic veins and portal structures to be resected utilizing a vascular stapler. The authors have employed this technique in more than 200 consecutive cases of hepatic resection. No major hepatic venous bleeding has been identified.

Key Words:

• hepatic resection
• hepatic veins
• vascular stapler