Author/Authors :
Turan, Mustafa Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Karadayı, Kürşat Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Şen, Metin Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Yastı, Çınar Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Soylu, Sinan Sivas Medical Center - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Özdenkaya, Yaşar Medipol University - School of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Düger, Cevdet Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Turkey , İsbir, Cemil Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Aim. In this retrospective study, we scrutinized the patients in whom we had used Radio-Frequency (RF) technique in liver resection procedures. Methods. In this retrospective study, indications for liver resection were malignant tumors in 17 (Elective cases) and 6 patients with trauma etiology (Emergency cases). Results. Left lateral segmentectomy (segments II-III) was done in 9 patients. Segment VI resection was performed in 4 patients. Non-anatomical (wedge) resections were done in 10 patients. The average time necessary for transection of the liver parenchyma was 34±5 min. in Elective group and 37±5min. in Emergency group. Average blood loss was 32±5 mL in Elective group and 89±8 mL in Emergency group. In the postoperative period, we did not see any subcapsular or perihepatic hematoma responsible for delayed hemorrhage. No signs of infectious disease or abscesses were observed. Conclusion. This RF assisted technique is effective in bloodless liver resections.
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Radio , Frequency , liver resection , hepatoma , trauma
