Techniques for Hepatectomies Without Blood Transfusion, Focusing on Interpretation of Postoperative Anemia

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Abstract
Liver resection has historically been considered the treatment of choice for liver tumors, and recent studies have shown that, by following well-established policies, it is possible to perform hepatectomy without mortality or major morbidity.1,2 Several techniques have been advocated to yield these favorable results, and there is almost total agreement on issues such as the need for bloodless dissection and operation without blood transfusion; massive blood loss and blood transfusions impair short- and long-term patient outcome.3-7

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