Incidence, patterns and management of complications (90-day-analysis) after liver surgery – a single center experience with 3177 consecutive hepatic resections - Takeaways - MDSpire

Incidence, patterns and management of complications (90-day-analysis) after liver surgery – a single center experience with 3177 consecutive hepatic resections

  • By

  • Verena Tripke

  • Fabian Bartsch

  • Arndt Weinmann

  • Tobias Huber

  • Eva-Verena Griemert

  • Michael B. Pitton

  • Janine Baumgart

  • Jens Mittler

  • Hauke Lang

  • May 25, 2026

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    The study analyzed 3,177 liver resections over 15 years, focusing on 90-day perioperative morbidity and mortality in a high-volume center.

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    Despite advancements, perioperative morbidity remains around 50%, with mortality rates between 2% and 6% in high-volume hospitals.

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    Major hepatectomy was performed in 42.3% of cases, primarily for malignant diseases, particularly colorectal liver metastases.

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    Complications were classified using standardized definitions, including the Clavien-Dindo classification and ISGLS definitions.

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    The study highlights the importance of careful patient selection and management of complications to improve surgical outcomes.

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Incidence, patterns and management of complications (90-day-analysis) after liver surgery – a single center experience with 3177 consecutive hepatic resections

  • by Verena Tripke, Fabian Bartsch, Arndt Weinmann, Tobias Huber, Eva-Verena Griemert, Michael B. Pitton, Janine Baumgart, Jens Mittler, Hauke Lang

  • May 25, 2026

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