Portal vein ligation versus portal vein embolization for induction of hypertrophy of the future liver remnant: A systematic review and meta-analysis

An important risk of major hepatic resection is postoperative liver failure, which is directly related to insufficient future liver remnant (FLR). Portal vein embolization (PVE) and portal vein ligation (PVL) can minimize this risk by inducing hypertrophy of the FLR. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate we have compared the efficacy and safety of PVE and PVL for FLR hypertrophy.A systematic search was conducted on the17th of January 2017. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Oxford Critical Appraisal Skills Program for cohort studies.

Source: Surgical Oncology - May 9, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: C.J. Isfordink, M. Samim, M.N.G.J.A. Braat, A.M. Almaki, J. Hagendoorn, I.H.M. Borel Rinkes, I.Q. Molenaar Tags: Review Source Type: research