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Reducing Mortality After Hepatectomy: Key Insights on Failure to Rescue

Surgeons need to tackle failure to rescue (FTR) after hepatectomy to enhance patient outcomes.

  • FTR, linked to complications like liver failure and sepsis, remains a critical issue despite better surgical techniques.
  • Higher surgical volumes correlate with lower FTR rates; experienced teams and quick interventions are key.

Proactive strategies, including preoperative optimization and better surveillance, can significantly improve survival.

  • Future tech like predictive analytics and AI could aid in early complication detection.

Review by Kimura J, Takagi K (…) Fujiwara T et 3 al. in J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci

© 2025 The Author(s). Journal of Hepato‐Biliary‐Pancreatic Sciences published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Hepato‐Biliary‐Pancreatic Surgery.

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