Isolated caudate lobe resection for hepatocellular carcinoma

SummaryIsolated resection of the caudate lobe for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), indicated for cases associated with liver cirrhosis, usually challenges surgeons. To understand the anatomical relationship and feeding vessels of the tumor is important before a surgical plan. The approach depends upon the location and the size of the tumor and the liver function. For tumors in the paracaval portion, how to secure the inflow control and outflow control is needed. Theoretically, the outcome of HCC of the caudate lobe is worse than that for carcinoma (cancer) in other segments. However, a comparable outcome may be obtained in some patients.