Background Morbidity and mortality after hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma are
known to be high. However, reported postoperative outcomes vary, with notable differences …

Aim Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is a challenging disease and requires aggressive
surgical treatment in order to achieve curation. The assessment and work-up of patients with …

Objective: The aim of this study was to define robust benchmark values for the surgical
treatment of perihilar cholangiocarcinomas (PHC) to enable unbiased comparisons …

Introduction Resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) entails high-risk surgery with
postoperative mortality reported up to 18%, even in specialized centers. The aim of this …

Hepatic failure is a feared complication that accounts for up to 75% of mortality after
extensive liver resection. Despite improved perioperative care, the increasing complexity …

Background Major liver resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is associated with
a 22% to 33% postoperative liver failure incidence. The aim of this study was analyze the …

Background Preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) is frequently used to improve future
liver remnant volume (FLRV) and to reduce the risk of liver failure after major liver resection …

Background Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a threatening complication after liver
surgery, especially in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC). This study aimed to assess the …

Background The best achievable short-term outcomes after liver surgery have not been
identified. Several factors may influence the post-operative course of patients undergoing …

Background Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) often requires extensive surgery which is
associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to compare an Eastern …