Ischemic Preconditioning for Major Liver Resection under Vascular Exclusion of the Liver Preserving the Caval Flow: A Randomized Prospective Study

Abstract

IP does not improve liver tolerance to ischemia-reperfusion after hepatectomy under vascular exclusion of the liver with preservation of the caval flow. This maneuver does not improve postoperative liver function and does not affect morbidity or mortality rates. The clinical use of IP through 10 minutes of warm ischemia in this technique of hepatectomy is not currently recommended.