Liver regeneration, portal occlusion, chemotherapy, liver tumors

Aim of the study: After portal vein ligation for regeneration of potential remnant,7–8 weeks are needed to achieve appropriate liver volume. Conventionally no chemotherapy is given during this period. Effect of systemic and selective right hepatic artery locoregional chemotherapy on liver regeneration was studied. Methods: Out of 578 patients operated for liver tumour between 2001–2006 ,42 were unsuitable for primary extended resection because of inadequate size of potential liver remnant. Colorectal metastasis: 27 pts, HCC: 13, metastasis of gastric cc: 2. Right portal branch ligation were performed to promote…