Sequential Hepatic Vein Embolization Enhances Liver Regeneration

Combining sequential hepatic vein embolization with portal vein embolization significantly boosts liver volume and function before major hepatectomy.

  • Future remnant liver volume regeneration improved to 35.5% with sequential embolization, versus 26.2% with portal vein embolization alone.
  • Both procedures had no severe complications, indicating safety in surgical applications.

Surgeons should consider sequential embolization to optimize outcomes for patients requiring right-sided hepatectomy.

  • The study included 32 patients, with eight receiving the sequential approach.

Journal Article by Lai TT, Matsui K (…) Kaibori M et 7 al. in Ann Gastroenterol Surg

© 2025 The Author(s). Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery.

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