Laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases: A single-center experience

Figure 2 Main procedures in stage 1 of full laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy. A: Identification of the right hepatic artery (RHA) and right portal vein with the RHA preserved using a tie; B: Ligation of right portal vein by double non-absorbable sutures; C: Radical resection of tumor in future liver remnant; D: Microwave ablation of tumor in future liver remnant; E: Partial transection of liver parenchyma in situ; F: Marking of the RHA is by a loose suture for identification during stage 2.