Parenchymal-sparing approaches for resection of tumors located in the paracaval portion of the caudate lobe of the liver—utility of limited resection and central hepatectomy

Resection of liver cancer involving the paracaval portion (PC) of the caudate lobe is challenging because the PC is located deepest in the liver. This study aimed to elucidate the utility of two parenchymal-sparing approaches of limited resection and central hepatectomy for resecting tumors located in the PC. In 2018 and 2020, 12 out of 143 patients underwent hepatectomy for tumors located in the PC of the liver. In six patients, limited...