Precision hepatectomy for the treatment of huge tumor in the caudate lobe

Tumor in the caudate lobe is difficult for surgical treatment due to its unusual local anatomy. As the development of surgical techniques, the success rate of caudate lobectomy is increased. In recent years, the concept of precision hepatectomy aiming to reduce the iatrogenic damage from hepatectomy and improving the recovery of patients on the basis of radical treatment has been raised. This article summarized the experiences of precision hepatectomy for the treatment of huge tumor in the caudate lobe which was performed in the Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University. With the help of precision hepatectomy concept and techniques, a more satisfactory result both in safety and prognosis was achieved.