Causes and managements of complications after precise hepatectomy for primary liver cancer

Abstract

Objective To summarize the complications after precise hepatectomy for primary liver cancer and explore the prevention experiences.Methods The clinical data of 120 primary liver cancer patients who underwent precise hepatectomy in Anhui Provincial Hospital from August 2008 to October 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.The common complications after hepatectomy and the management measures of the complications were studied.Results Related complications were found in 19 cases,including 7 cases of pleuraI effusion,3 cases of pneumonia,1 case of intra- abdominal hemorrhage,2 cases of up gastrointestinal bleeding,1 case of abdominal abscess,1 case of hepatic failure,1 case of bile leakage,2 cases of would infection,1 case of urinary tract infection.Conclusions Precise hepatectomy has characteristics of preoperative accurate assessment,intraoperative fine operation and postoperative excellent management,which reduce the incidence of postoperative complications. Key words: Liver neoplasms ; Hepatectomy; Postoperative complication