Background A standardized definition of post-hepatectomy haemorrhage (PHH) has not yet
been established. Methods An international study group of hepatobiliary surgeons from high-…

BACKGROUND: Posthepatectomy liver failure is a feared complication after hepatic resection
and a major cause of perioperative mortality. There is currently no standardized definition …

BACKGROUND: Despite the potentially severe impact of bile leakage on patients’
perioperative and long-term outcome, a commonly used definition of this complication after …

The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is critical for metabolic and immune
functions. However, little is known about the cells that make up the human liver and its immune …

Liver transplantation (LT) which is currently an established therapy for sma1l, early stage
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with cirrhosis requires in most cases long waiting …

Experimental studies suggest that the regenerating liver provides a “fertile field” for the growth
of hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC ). However, clinical studies report conflicting results …

BACKGROUND: Early recurrence (ER) (<1 year) after liver resection is one of the most
important factors that impact the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We …

Background Metastatic colorectal cancer is a major cause of cancer death in North America.
Hepatic resection offers the potential for cure in selected patients. We report the long-term …

… < .0001 for comparison between grades of fibrosis in veins 0.2 to 0.39 mm, P < .0001 for
comparison between grades of fibrosis in veins 0.4 to 0.9 mm, P < .03 for comparison between …

BACKGROUND: Tumor recurrence remains the major cause of death after curative resection
for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for …