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  2. Hepatectomy - Wikipedia

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    Hepatectomy is the surgical resection (removal of all or part) of the liver. While the term is often employed for the removal of the liver from a liver transplant donor, this article will focus on partial resections of hepatic tissue and hepatoportoenterostomy .

  3. List of -ectomies - Wikipedia

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    Hepatectomy is the surgical resection of the liver. Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland or hypophysis such as when presented with a tumor . Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus .

  4. List of surgical procedures - Wikipedia

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    -centesis : surgical puncture-tripsy : crushing or breaking up-desis : fusion of two parts into one, stabilization-ectomy : surgical removal (see List of -ectomies). ...

  5. Liver transplantation - Wikipedia

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    The hepatectomy involves division of all ligamentous attachments to the liver, as well as the common bile duct, hepatic artery, all three hepatic veins and portal vein. Usually, the retrohepatic portion of the inferior vena cava is removed along with the liver, although an alternative technique preserves the recipient's vena cava ("piggyback ...

  6. Liver regeneration - Wikipedia

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    Liver regeneration is the process by which the liver is able to replace damaged or lost liver tissue. The liver is the only visceral organ with the capacity to regenerate. [1] [2] The liver can regenerate after partial hepatectomy or injury due to hepatotoxic agents such as certain medications, toxins, or chemicals. [3]

  7. Pringle manoeuvre - Wikipedia

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    The Pringle manoeuvre is a surgical technique used in some abdominal operations and in liver trauma. The hepatoduodenal ligament is clamped either with a surgical tool called a haemostat, an umbilical tape or by hand.

  8. Digestive system surgery - Wikipedia

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    Upper gastrointestinal surgery, often referred to as upper GI surgery, refers to a practice of surgery that focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract.There are many operations relevant to the upper gastrointestinal tract that are best done only by those who keep constant practice, owing to their complexity.

  9. Biloma - Wikipedia

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    There was a study conducted from 2007 to 2017. The purpose of the study was to determine which method of treatment is most successful given a case of biloma. First the study determined that most biliary leaks resulted from cholecystectomy (27%) and hepatectomy (50%). [12]