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The Influence of Liver Resection on Intrahepatic Tumor Growth
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A high incidence of tumor recurrence after resection of liver metastases remains an unsolved problem. The illustrated mouse model may be useful to investigate the reasons for such recurrences. It combines a liver resection model with intrahepatic tumor cell injection for the first time.
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Measuring the 50% Haemolytic Complement (CH50) Activity of Serum
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The classical pathway is activated by antibody and culminates in target cell lysis. The CH50 assay provides a measure of the complement activity of a serum sample. This video demonstrates the steps involved in determining the CH50 of a serum sample, the calculations and interpreting of results.
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Brain Tumor Resection in a Mouse Using a Minimally Invasive Resection System
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2025
Source: Alomari, S., et al. Implementation of Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Resection in Rodents for High Viability Tissue Collection. J. Vis. Exp. (2022)This video demonstrates the use of a minimally invasive resection system (MIRS) to excise tumor tissue from an anesthetized mouse implanted with a tumor. The procedure involves securing the mouse onto a stereotactic frame, reopening the previous surgical site to access the brain, and inserting a specialized cannula that utilizes suction and a...
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Laparoscopic Anatomical Liver Segment VII Resection with Liver Parenchymal Transection Following a Priority Approach
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2025
This protocol involves a laparoscopic anatomical resection of liver segment VII with liver parenchymal transection following a priority approach. This technique is unaffected by anatomical variations.
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Decellularization and Recellularization of Whole Livers
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2011
Perfusion decellularization is a novel technique to produce whole liver scaffolds that retains the organ's extracellular matrix composition and microarchitecture. Herein, the method of preparing whole organ scaffolds using perfusion decellularization and subsequent repopulation with hepatocytes is described. Functional and transplantable liver grafts can be generated using this technique.
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The key physiological challenge is balancing tissue removal against the amount of functioning liver left behind. Surgeons therefore preserve healthy liver whenever feasible while removing the targeted diseased or damaged region. This balance matters because the remnant must continue essential metabolic and detoxification activities immediately after surgery, before the liver restores lost volume and function.
Recovery depends on the liver’s capacity to restore volume and function after partial removal, but that capacity does not eliminate the need for careful assessment. The condition of the remaining tissue and the extent of disease influence whether a patient can tolerate resection. This principle explains why the operation is considered selectively rather than automatically for every lesion or injury.
Dividing the vessels and bile ducts supplying the selected portion separates the operative target from the liver that will remain. This step also creates two immediate priorities: controlling bleeding from disrupted blood flow and managing the divided biliary structures. Precise handling is essential because both circulation and bile drainage must be addressed before the remaining liver is closed.
At a high level, the operation proceeds by identifying the intended liver portion, dividing its supplying blood vessels and bile ducts, removing the diseased or damaged tissue, and controlling bleeding. This sequence links anatomy to safety: defining the target first helps preserve viable tissue, while bleeding control supports an orderly completion of the procedure.
50% liver resection may be considered when disease or injury is localized enough that the affected region can be removed while healthy tissue remains. Possible contexts include localized liver tumors, selected metastatic disease, and severe injury. It is therefore a tissue-preserving strategy rather than a universal treatment, because feasibility depends on retaining adequate functioning liver.
After surgery, monitoring centers on liver performance, complications, and recovery rather than on the incision alone. Clinicians assess whether the remaining liver is carrying out essential functions and whether the postoperative course is progressing safely. These observations help identify problems early and document recovery as the remnant restores volume and function.