Characterization of a porcine model for associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for a staged hepatectomy

ConclusionThe present study describes the first reproducible large animal model of the ALPPS procedure. The degree of liver growth and the kinetic rate of growth were similar to that which has been demonstrated in human publications. This model will be valuable as future laboratory studies are performed.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 2, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kristopher P. Croome, Shennen A. Mao, Jaime M. Glorioso, Murli Krishna, Scott L. Nyberg, David M. Nagorney Tags: Original Article Source Type: research