Evolution of ALPPS:the simpler, safer and effective one---TELPP.

Authors :: Peng, S.Y.
Wang, X.A.
Huang, C.Y.
Zhang, Y.Y.
Li, J.T.
Hong, D.F.
Cai, X.J.
Wang, Y.F.
Xu, B.
Wang, J.W.
Source :: HPB. 2019 Supplement3, Vol. 21, pS587-S587. 1p.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: This method is termed Terminal branches portal vein Embolization Liver Partition Planned hepatectomy (TELPP). Of the 11 patients with hepatectomy, right hemihepatectomy(n=2), extended right hemihepatectomy (n=5),right trisecmentectomy(n=2), extended left hemihepatectomy (n=1) and left trisecmentectomy(n=1). It has the merit of ALPPS as extraordinarily rapid increasement of FLR volume, yet the morbidity and mortality is much lowe, as only single surgical operation is required. [Extracted from the article]