Segmental hepatectomy is a surgical technique that allows the removal of parts of the liver unit. It is used to treat benign or malignant tumors of the liver, as well as other diseases that require surgical removal of parts of the hepatic area, such as:
- Biliary cysts;
- Hepatic abscesses;
- Fistulas.
Based on the experience of hepatic surgery, the liver has been divided into 8 segments, so that all procedures can be directed to the affected part. The exploration of these segments allows a safe approach to intrahepatic masses, usually the removal is done in the segment of the mass, except when there is a need for extensive removal of the liver capsule.
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