Application of Glissonean pedicle transection method for hepatic segmentectomy in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: an analysis of 15 cases        LUO Zhi-qiang, SHAO Jiang-hua, WU Lin-quan, et al. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
Corresponding author: SHAO Jiang-hua, E-mail: shao5022@163.com
Abstract    Objective    To report the clinical application experience of Glissonean pedicle transection method for hepatic segmentectomy in hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods    The clinical data of 15 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma in different segments performed Glissonean pedicle transection method for hepatic segmentectomy from February 2010 to August 2010 in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were analyzed. Results    Anatomical hepatic segmentectomy was completed in all 15 cases successfully. The average operation time was 130 (100-180) min and the average blood loss was 180 (80-320) mL. There was not blood transfusion during operations and any complications after operations in all cases. Conclusion    Glissonean pedicle transection method for hepatic segmentectomy is a kind of the perfect operation method of anatomical hepatic segmentectomy, which is convenient, fast and safe to perform.