EX VIVO LIVER RESECTION FOR TUMORAL PATHOLOGY – BENEFITS, RISKS AND OUTCOMES

Abstract

Ex vivo liver surgery techniques have been proposed almost two decades ago in order to extend the indications and feasibility of liver resections for large, but not absolutely unresectable liver lesions. However, the procedure remains a demanding one, being associated with high risks of postoperative complications; therefore it should be performed only in specialized centers. This is a literature review of the largest studies conducted on the theme of ex vivo liver resection for tumoral pathology.

Keywords

• ex vivo resection
• autotransplantation
• liver tumors