Resection of segment VIII of liver after cryotherapy for hepatocarcinoma / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective　To study the applicable value of resection of segment VIII after cryotherapy for hepatocarcinoma. Methods　As for 8 patients with hepatocarcinoma in segment VIII, the turnor was dealt with cryotherapy before resected. Results　All the tumors were resected smoothly after cryotherapy with less bleeding (mean 430ml), less time (mean 138min) and without severe complications or postoperative death in this series. Conclusions　Resection of segment VIII after cryotherapy for hepatocarcinoma is proved safe and feasible, whitch can decrease blood loss, save time, reduce tissue injury, and decrease postoperative recurrence.