2011
Indications and Contraindications for Portal Vein Embolization
Madoff D, Vauthey J. Indications and Contraindications for Portal Vein Embolization. 2011, 123-128. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84882-122-4_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPortal vein embolizationTotal liver volumeVein embolizationUse of PVEFuture liver remnant volumeLiver remnant volumePatient body sizeFLR volumePerioperative outcomesPatient ageSurgical candidatesLiver diseaseRemnant volumeSurgical interventionLiver volumeCT volumetryHealthy liverParticular patientPatientsContraindicationsEmbolizationAgeMultiple factorsCirrhosisComorbidities
2008
Is embolization of segment 4 portal veins before extended right hepatectomy justified?
Kishi Y, Madoff DC, Abdalla EK, Palavecino M, Ribero D, Chun YS, Vauthey JN. Is embolization of segment 4 portal veins before extended right hepatectomy justified? Surgery 2008, 144: 744-751. PMID: 19081016, PMCID: PMC5901738, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.05.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationPortal vein embolizationPortal veinHypertrophy rateVein embolizationRight portal vein embolizationExtended right hepatectomyLiver remnant volumeMajor hepatectomyRight hepatectomyCurative hepatectomySubsequent resectionClinical outcomesRemnant volumeEmbolizationComplicationsPatientsAbsolute increaseHepatectomyUninjured liverSignificant differencesVeinSegment 2Volume gainResectionChemotherapy With Bevacizumab Does Not Affect Liver Regeneration After Portal Vein Embolization in the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases
Zorzi D, Chun YS, Madoff DC, Abdalla EK, Vauthey JN. Chemotherapy With Bevacizumab Does Not Affect Liver Regeneration After Portal Vein Embolization in the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2008, 15: 2765. PMID: 18636296, PMCID: PMC5901734, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-008-0035-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabColorectal NeoplasmsEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLiver NeoplasmsLiver RegenerationMaleMiddle AgedOrganoplatinum CompoundsOxaliplatinPortal VeinPrognosisProspective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeConceptsPortal vein embolizationColorectal liver metastasesVascular endothelial growth factorLiver metastasesLiver regenerationPreoperative chemotherapyFLR hypertrophyLiver resectionVein embolizationFuture liver remnant volumeFLR volume increaseMajor liver resectionLiver remnant volumeEffect of chemotherapyImpairs liver regenerationEndothelial growth factorConclusionPreoperative chemotherapyConcurrent bevacizumabProspective databaseRight hepatectomyPostoperative outcomesConsecutive patientsRemnant volumeBevacizumabMurine model
2007
Portal vein embolization before major hepatectomy and its effects on regeneration, resectability and outcome
Ribero D, Abdalla EK, Madoff DC, Donadon M, Loyer EM, Vauthey J. Portal vein embolization before major hepatectomy and its effects on regeneration, resectability and outcome. British Journal Of Surgery 2007, 94: 1386-1394. PMID: 17583900, DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPortal vein embolizationHepatic dysfunctionStandardized FLRVein embolizationMortality rateFuture liver remnant volumePostoperative hepatic dysfunctionLiver-related complicationsLiver remnant volumeDegree of hypertrophyHospital stayMajor hepatectomyPostoperative complicationsHepatic resectionLiver resectionRemnant volumePrognostic informationPatientsComplicationsDysfunctionVolumetric evaluationResectionEmbolizationOutcomesCent