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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jul 15, 2013; 5(7): 139-146
Published online Jul 15, 2013. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v5.i7.139
Published online Jul 15, 2013. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v5.i7.139
Principles of surgical resection in hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Emilio Ramos, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Universidad de Barcelona, 08907 Barcelona, Spain
Author contributions: Ramos E designed and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Ramos E, MD, PhD, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Universidad de Barcelona, Av Feixa Llarga s/n L’Hospitalet, 08907 Barcelona, Spain. emilioramosrubio@gmail.com
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Received: December 5, 2012
Revised: December 31, 2012
Accepted: March 23, 2013
Published online: July 15, 2013
Revised: December 31, 2012
Accepted: March 23, 2013
Published online: July 15, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The aim of this article is to describe the surgical techniques for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC). In recent years, parenchyma-preserving hepatic resections have been proposed to treat high risk surgical patients without vascular infiltration. This type of liver resection must include segments I, IVb and V. Radical surgery in patients with type I or II tumors should also include a right liver resection, except in the case of papillary HC and in high-risk surgical patients.