1. A fast and easy-to-learn technique for liver resection in a porcine model.
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Majlesara A, Krause J, Khajeh E, Ghamarnejad O, Gharabaghi N, Tinoush P, Mohammadi S, Al-Saeedi M, Mehrabi A, and Golriz M
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- Animals, Hemodynamics, Swine, Hepatectomy, Liver Neoplasms surgery
- Abstract
Objective: Despite the recent advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, liver resection (especially extended hepatectomy) is still a high-risk procedure with considerable morbidity and mortality. Experimental large animal models are the best option for studies in this regard. The present study was performed to present an easy-to-learn, fast, and multipurpose model of liver resection in a porcine model., Method: Stepwise liver resections (resection of segments II/III, IVa/IVb, and VIII/IV) were performed in eight pigs with intraoperative monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. The technical aspects, tips, and tricks of this method are explained in detail., Results: Based on the specific anatomical characteristics of the porcine liver, all resection types including segmental resection, hemihepatectomy, and extended hepatectomy could be performed in one animal in an easy-to-learn and fast technique. All animals were hemodynamically stable following stepwise liver resection., Conclusion: Stepwise liver resection using stapler in a porcine model is a fast and easy-to-learn method with which junior staff and research fellows can perform liver resection up to extended hepatectomy under stable conditions.
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- 2021
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