Post Hepatectomy Liver Failure: Concept of Management

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to provide current definitions and managing posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) as per severity and ISGLS grading. Method: A systemic search of pubmed indexed articles was done and relevant articles were selected to formulate latest guidelines for PHLF. Conclusion: We were able to make an algorithm for standardizing management so as to identify and treat PHLF as early as possible. Background: In literature, the reported mortality of posthepatectomy liver failure is <5 % and morbidity is 15–30 %. Around 3–8 % of patients develop liver failure after major hepatic resection.