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

Figure 3 Main procedures in stage 2 of full laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy. A: Identification of the right hepatic artery (the single long loose suture) and right portal vein (the double short tight sutures); B: After transection of the right hepatic artery and right portal vein, dissection of the space posterior to the right Glisson pedicle is taken; C: Division of the right Glisson pedicle by endostapler; D: Transection of the right hepatic vein by endostapler; E and F: Completely mobilization of the right liver as the final step of stage 2. RHA: Right hepatic artery; RPV: Right portal vein.