Surgical treatment of hepatic cavernous hemangioma in the central area of liver:a report of 32 cases

Objective To discuss the experiences of surgical treatment of hepatic cavernous hemangioma in a peculiar position. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 32 cases of cavernous hemangioma in the central area of the liver. Results All of the hepatic cavernous hemangiomas were resected successfully by extracapsular dissection. Intraoperative hemorrhage volume varied from 50ml to 10000ml, and in 12 patients the amount of blood transfusion was 400ml to 4000ml. 5 cases (15.6%) had postoperative complications, including right pleural effusion(3 cases), bile leakage(1 case), and subdiaphragmatic fluid collection(1 case). The mortality rate was 3.1%(1/32). 26 cases were followed up for a median of(3.09±0.93)yrs, and there was no recurrence of hemangioma. Conclusions Familiarity with the liver anatomy and proficient operative methods are the key get to successful surgical treatment of these hemangiomas and reduce complications. Extracapsular dissection is a safe and effective way to treat hepatic cavernous hemangioma .