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Left lateral sectionectomy and left hepatectomy for living donation 279
perform today. In France, more than 70 laparoscopic graft harvests have been performed [11].
20.2 Donor evaluation process
The selection of an eligible donor involves the evaluation of both technical feasibility and operative risk for the donor. Both issues mandate an extensive work-up, including an extensive search for any medical contra­indications, donor psychological assessment, and evalua­tion of the suitability of the intended graft in terms of anatomy, volume, and function.
Currently, there is no consensus for donor age, and we rely more on physiological age than chronological age. However, an upper age limit is arbitrarily set at 55 in many centers. In our center, the oldest donor so far has been 56 years old. Every eligible donor has to be thoroughly informed about the risks involved, not only for the donor operation but also the recipient mortality (5%), together with donor mortality (0.2–1%) and morbidity rates (15–40%). Left living donor liver transplantation is favored at many centers because the mortality and mor­bidity rates are significantly lower for left than for right hepatectomy.
An extensive medical history should be conducted, including personal and/or familial history of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, malignancy, psychological disorders, alcohol consump­tion and smoking, and deep vein thrombosis risk factors (oral contraception use for women). This must be aug­mented by a complete physical examination with body mass index (BMI), which also includes arterial blood pressure measurements. Biological tests include classic blood hematology and biochemistry, complete glycemic and lipid profile, common viral serology screening (human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], hepatitis B and C, cytomegalovirus [CMV], varicella zoster virus [VZV]), and, in our center, extensive research on coagulation disorders (factor V Leiden, factor II, antithrombin III, antiphospholipid antibodies, protein C, protein S). Spe­cific markers for malignancy can be added in case of any clinical suspicion.
A psychiatrist should conduct a complete psychological evaluation, and the donor case should be presented for approval by an ethics committee. All donors must give their informed consent. According to the French law “Loi Bioéthique” (1994), which was modified in 2004 and
Figure 20.1 CT scan 3D arterial reconstruction.
2012, a judge of the civilian court records the donor’s written consent.
The graft assessment work-up includes multiple imag­ing evaluations by a combination of ultrasound, com­puted tomograhy (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cholangiography. CT scan with three­dimensional (3D) vascular reconstruction is mandatory for arterial mapping (Figure 20.1). The course and size of the hepatic artery, and detection of anatomical variations such as a right hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery or left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery, are noted. The origin of the segment IV hepatic artery should be outlined (from the left or right hepatic artery). Portal venous anatomy is also assessed (Figure 20.2), in order to identify division abnormalities (i.e. portal trifurcation). Particular attention is paid to hepatic venous drainage, especially the course of the
Figure 20.2 CT scan 3D portal reconstruction.
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Figure 20.3 CT scan hepatic venous drainage mapping.
segment IV drainage vein in case of left donor hepatec­tomy (Figure 20.3).
Computed tomography volumetric measurement of the liver remnant and the intended graft should be per­formed (Figure 20.4) in order to obtain a safety limit for donor remnant volume of 30–35% and to ensure the
0.8% graft to body weight ratio considered a safe volume to weight ratio for the recipient [12–15].
At our center, we then perform an MR cholangiogra­phy, which is currently the best way to detect biliary anatomy abnormalities (Figure 20.5). This investigation is fundamental to search for variations, such as a right posterior or anterior sectorial duct joining the left hepatic duct; such a situation represents a formal contra­indication to the intervention. The position of the left hepatic duct division and site of segment IV duct joining should also be documented.
Figure 20.4 CT scan left lateral section volumetric
measurement.
Figure 20.5 Preoperative MR cholangiography.
We do not routinely perform liver biopsy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), or arteriography.
Finally, the decision to perform a living donor left lateral sectionectomy is validated by a multidisciplinary review committee, where all potential medical contra­indications are considered and suitability of the intended graft in terms of anatomy and volume is closely exam­ined. It should be highlighted that there are very few anatomical contraindications for left liver graft harvesting comparedwith the right liver. The two absolute contra­indications are existence of an exclusive right hepatic artery arising from the mesenteric artery (around 9% of cases) and/or the absence of portal bifurcation (less than 1%).
20.3 Surgical technique
To enhance donor safety, this intervention should ideally be performed by two senior surgeons. Any incident that might compromise donor safety or graft integrity should lead to prompt conversion from the laparoscopic proce­dure to an open procedure. In our team, we defined these events or criteria of conversion as: significant bleeding, failure to accurately recognize bile duct anatomy, any vessel injury, and inadequate exposure of the surgical site, leading to failure or slow progression during parenchymal transection.
The operation is divided into three steps: left pedicle dissection, parenchymal transection including left bile duct division, and graft extraction. Usually, these steps are performed in rotation between the two surgeons, one
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performing the pedicle dissection and the other doing the parenchymal transection and graft removal.
20.3.1 Preparation
The donor is placed in the supine position, legs apart (French position). Devices to prevent hypothermia (warming coverage) and deep vein thrombosis (compres­sion stockings) are routinely used. Two monitors are placed above the patient’s left and right shoulders.
A carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum is created
and maintained at 12 m mHg pre ssure. Five trocars,
three of 12 mm diameter and two of 5 mm diameter, are inserted (Versa step Plus, Tyco Healthcare, Nor­walk, Connecticut), as shown in Figure 20.6. The middle trocar is placed 2– 3 cm above the umbilicus to avoid any tangential vision to the whole left lateral section.
A30° laparoscope is useful to obtain an optimal visual
field of every region of the abdominal cavity, to facilitate visualization of the hepatic vein, and to avoid forcing the operating surgeon into an unnatural viewing angle in case of a tangential dissection plane.
Figure 20.6 Donor position and trocar placement.
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Figure 20.7 Access and mobilization of the left lateral section.
20.3.2 Access and mobilization of the left lateral section
After a general inspection of the liver and the abdominal cavity, the left lateral section is mobilized by first dividing the round and falciform ligaments (Figure 20.7); the lesser omentum is opened, and the left triangular ligament is divided. The dissection of the falciform ligament is contin­ued to the level of the insertion of the hepatic veins. This first mobilization step is preferentially performed with the Har­monic Scalpel (Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio), which offers the advantage of simultaneous cutting and coagulating of the surgical site. Alternatively, the pro­cedure may be completed using bipolar forceps and scissors.
20.3.3 Left pedicle preparation
The left arterial and portal branches are dissected free and taped (Figure 20.8). A left hepatic artery, arising from the left gastric artery, is isolated as well. Arterial and portal branches to segment I are divided, either between clips or using the Harmonic Scalpel, depending to the vesseldiam­eter (Figure 20.9); this also facilitates control of the left hepatic artery and portal vein by gaining length. This step of the pedicledissectionshould be performedin such a way that it facilitates the future implantation of the left pedicle when the graft is transplanted into the recipient.
Figure 20.8 Left pedicle dissection. Left hepatic artery (red arrow)
and left portal (blue arrow) branches are dissected and taped.
Exposure during transection is maintained by traction of the round ligament and left lateral segment with an atraumatic retractor.
We use the Harmonic Scalpel for incision of the liver capsule and the superficial part of the transection (no more than 1 cm deep in the parenchyma). We prefer the ultrasonic dissector for deeper transection (Figure 20.10). The parenchyma is thus divided step by step and the encountered pedicles are identified before dividing and clipping. Vessels larger than 2 mm, such as portal pedicles to segment IV, are dissected free using the ultrasonic dissector and taped using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tapes. This is done to clearly expose both sides of the pedicle to be transected. The pedicle is then clipped,
20.3.4 Parenchymal transection
The parenchymal transection is performed along the right side of the falciform ligament, in contrast to the conven­tional left lateral sectionectomy, which is typically per­formedto the left of the falciformligament.Posteriorly,the transection line follows the ligament of Arantius.
Figure 20.9 Dissection of a segment I portal branch.
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Figure 20.10 Parenchymal transection using ultrasonic
dissector and bipolar coagulation simultaneously.
using secured Hem-o-lok clips (Teleflex Medical, Morris­ville, North Carolina), and divided (Figure 20.11).
Bleeding is controlled using bipolar cautery for minor vessels and clips for larger vascular structures. No inflow control is used to minimize ischemic damage to both donor liver and graft. A transient increase in pneumo­peritoneum pressure up to 16 mmHg can be applied, if well tolerated by the donor, to improve bleeding control.
20.3.5 Left bile duct division
Once the liver transection has reached the hilar plate, the left bile duct is divided with scissors (Figure 20.12). To avoid injuring it, the left portal vein is pulled downwards using tape. This maneuver allows the surgeon to safely
Figure 20.12 Left bile duct division with scissors.
divide the bile duct and may improve visualization of the hilar plate. Moreover, no electric cautery should be applied at this stage to avoid thermal injury of the bile duct and the hilar plate. The distal stump of the bile duct is closed using a secured Hem-o-lok clip (Figure 20.13). We prefer these locking clips at our center after we experi­enced one case of bile leakage after dislodgment of a regular titanium clip.
20.3.6 End of transection and control of the left hepatic vein
After bile duct division, the transection progresses along Arantius’s line towards the left hepatic vein, which is then
Figure 20.11 Segment IV pedicle exposure and clipping.
Figure 20.13 Distal stumps of the left bile duct closed with a
secure clip.
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Figure 20.14 Left lateral graft ready for harvesting. Left hepatic
vein, left portal branch, and left hepatic artery are taped.
dissected free, controlled, and encircled with tape. At this stage, the graft is only attached by its vessels (Figure 20.14).
20.3.7 Graft harvesting
A7–8 cm suprapubic incision without muscular division is performed. A 15 mm port is inserted to introduce a large extraction bag (Endocatch, Tyco Healthcare, Norwalk, Connecticut). After the bag has been introduced, first the left hepatic artery is clipped and divided. The proximal end of the left arterial branch (donor side) is closed with a locking clip while the distal end (graft side) is left free without any clippingor clamping to avoid arterial damage.
The left portal branch is transected using a unilateral linear stapling device (EndoTA 30, Tyco Healthcare, Nor­walk Connecticut). Clocking of warm ischemia time begins with this step. The left hepatic vein is then stapled with the same stapler. Finally, the left portal branch and left hepatic vein are divided using scissors.
The graft is rapidly inserted into the bag. CO tion is stopped and the fascia is incised to allow external­ization of the bag.
The graft is immediately weighed and perfused with a cold preservation solution through the left portal vein. This marks the end of the warm ischemia period, which is typically less than 10 minutes; clocking of cold ischemia time begins with the introduction of the cold preservation solution. The bile ducts of the graft are flushed out with the same preservation solution.
Concurrently, peritoneal reinsufflation is re-estab­lished in the donor. Hemostasis and biliostasis are
insuffla-
2
confirmed. No drain is used. CO
pneumoperitoneum
2
is evacuated completely to reduce postoperative pain.
The fascias of port sites greater than 5 mm are carefully
closed with absorbable suture material.
20.3.8 Special considerations for left living donor hepatectomy (see Video 19)
The operative time for a living donor left hepatectomy is similar to that of left lateral sectionectomy. Below we outline some specific technical aspects of living donor left hepatectomy.
After liver mobilization, the preparation of the portal pedicle starts with a cholecystectomy, followed by dissec­tion and encircling of the structure of the portal pedicle with tape as described previously.
The parenchymal transection starts in the middle of the gallbladder bed, and follows the left side of the middle hepaticveintoreachthelefthepaticveinorigin.Themiddle hepatic vein could be left with the right liver of the donor, and it should be nicely exposed throughout the transection. Nevertheless, ultrasonography is mandatory to check its position during the parenchymal transection.
Particular attention should be paid to the venous drainage of segment IV during preoperative evaluation when a left hepatectomy is considered. The course of the segment IV drainage vein and its main tributaries should be extensively mapped and classified into the following three main types: majority/exclusive from left vein, majority/exclusive from middle vein, or shared left and middle vein tributary seg­ment IV drainage. In the same manner, the origin of the segment IV hepatic artery should be preoperatively out­lined. The preoperative vascular mapping helps to identify patients at risk for vascular complications involving segment IV congestion and/or necrosis; these patients may benefit from a planned peroperative segment IV removal to avoid potential severe complications. The surgical team needs to consider this latter point preoperatively.
20.4 Postoperative care
Prevention of deep vein thrombosis by use of prophylac­tically dosed low molecular weight heparin and compres­sion stockings is routine from postoperative day 1. Proton pump inhibitors are used routinely to prevent gastric ulcer. No postoperative gastric tube is retained.
Oral intake is allowed in the evening of the procedure, and early mobilization is encouraged on postoperative
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day 1. Particular attention is paid to postoperative pain and appropriate pain medication is prescribed; their effi­ciency and necessity are re-evaluated daily.
Clinical features and biological tests are closely monitored every day; particular attention is paid to pulmonary exami­nation, and any sign of pulmonary embolism is promptly addressed. Biological liver function is assessed by daily biochemical tests, including prothrombin time and serum bilirubin. Any clinical or biological sign of general or liver­related complication is documented in the patient’spost­operative record and promptly addressed.
20.5 Conclusion and future
perspectives
Laparoscopic right liver hepatectomy and left liver hepatectomy with the middle hepatic vein for adult living-related transplantation are still at the develop­mental stage but may be a promising approach in the future for living donor liver transplantation [16]. Lap­aroscopic living donor left liver hepatectomy will con­tinue to be an important option in liver transplantation. However, aside from the risk for the donor, this proce­dure is challe nging laparoscopically because of an obli­que transection pl ane which can prevent an optimal view onto the operative site. Optimizing trocar
positioning, e.g. further to the right of the abdomen than for standard left and left lateral hepatectomy, and some mobilization of the right liver could aid in per­forming laparoscopic left liver living donation. While mobilization of the right liver would allow better expo­sure, it has the potential to jeopardize donor liver integrity. A future development may be to perform the operation in a supine rather than left lateral posi­tion. Tilting the table could optimize the operative field, an approach that is performed for tumor left lateral liver resection by some centers today.
To conclude, laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy is a safe and reproducible procedure for living donor liver transplantation; however, donor safety is critical and therefore this approach requires experienced surgeons. A steep learning curve exists and should be flattened through the close collaboration between two experienced liver transplant surgeons.
Laparoscopic right and left liver hepatectomy (includ­ing the middle hepatic vein) may increase graft volume and function for adult living-related transplantation, but before this can be performed routinely, the technique has to be standardized and all possible measures taken to ensure donor safety.
Liver transplant surgeons should always keep in mind that donor safety is paramount, since the donors are, prior to the donation, disease-free volunteers.
Key points and technical tips
KEY POINTS
• Appropriate patient selection is key.
• Perform the steps of the hepatectomy alternating between the two experienced liver surgeons (one performing the pedicle
dissection, the other the parenchymal transection).
• As a team, define preoperatively the criteria for conversion.
• As a team, define a “checklist” of key maneuvers to be validated step by step by both surgeons during the intervention (the most
important steps being the left bile duct section and the left vessels stapling).
TECHNICAL TIPS
• At the level of the hilar plate, pull downwards on the portal vein using the tape in order to avoid vascular injury and to obtain an optimal exposure.
• Avoid thermal injuries close to the bile ducts.
• Locking clips rather than titanium clips minimize the risk of a bile duct stump leak.
• Anticipate the very last step of graft harvest to shorten warm ischemia time: open the endoscopic retrieval bag in the peritoneal
cavity beforehand and confirm team readiness to receive the graft before staple dividing inflow.
• Anticoagulation should be discussed before vessel division. Today there is no consensus on an optimal regimen.
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SECTION 3 Advanced laparoscopic pancreas surgery
CHAPTER 21
Pancreatic anatomy in the era of extensive and less invasive surgery
Yoshihiro Sakamoto, Yoshihiro Mise, and Norihiro Kokudo
Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
EDITOR COMMENT
This chapter is critical for achieving an advanced understanding of pancreatic anatomy, which is fundamental to performing safe and oncological laparoscopic pancreatic resections. Expert pancreatic surgeons and anatomists detail the arterial as well as venous anatomy of the pancreas and expand on the importance of the celiac and superior mesenteric artery plexus in oncological pancreatic surgery. The authors highlight relevant peripancreatic lymph node stations and describe the key anatomy for an Appleby’s procedure. Additionally, pancreatic embryological development is clearly outlined, providing a basis for understanding organ-preserving resections such as duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection, pancreatic head-preserving duodenectomy, and segmental pancreas resection. The educational pictures of the intricate pancreatic anatomy will help the reader minimize the morbidity of pancreatic surgery and perform complete oncological resections. Ultimately, a detailed anatomical understanding is the basis for advanced laparoscopic pancreatic surgery.
Keywords: Appleby’s procedure, arterial pancreatic anatomy, celiac and superior artery nerve plexus, duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection, pancreatic embryology, pancreatic head-preserving duodenectomy, pancreatic lymph node station, pancreatic segmental resection, venous pancreatic anatomy
21.1 Introduction
Increasing numbers of laparoscopic and robotic pancre­atic surgeries are being performed all over the world. Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is the most frequently per­formed pancreatic resection and recommended for resec­tion of borderline malignancies or well-selected ductal adenocarcinomas located in the body or tail of the pan­creas. A recent meta-analysis comparing laparoscopic with open pancreatectomy showed that laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy was associated with better short­term outcomes; that is, earlier oral intake, lower
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incidence of operative morbidity, and shorter hospital stay [1].
In contrast to the more widespread laparoscopic DP, laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is still tech­nically very demanding. The challenging nature of a laparoscopic PD stems in part from the complex anatomy of the pancreatic head. An excellent understanding of the anatomy is required to safely perform a laparoscopic approach to pancreatic surgery in general and particularly in the treatment of invasive pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer resection often entails extensive resections of peripancreatic tissue that includes lymph nodes, nerve
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plexus, portal vein, and sometimes even arteries. Despite advances in our knowledge of pancreatic anatomy, criti­cal anatomical concepts for extensive pancreatic surgery are still at a developmental stage.
Minimally invasive or less invasive pancreatic surgery has also shown considerable promise in the quest for “organ-preserving surgery.” PD is one of the most inva­sive surgeries in the epigastrium, and a variety of organ­preserving surgeries have been reported, aiming to pre­serve the pancreas or the duodenum. An even more detailed anatomical knowledge is required to safely accomplish these organ-preserving surgeries.
In this chapter, we provide important information on the pancreatic anatomy required for both extensive and minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.
21.2 Basic vascular anatomy for
pancreatectomy (see Videos 20–26)
21.2.1 Arterial anatomy
The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac artery (CeA) are the two major branches from the aorta. These, in turn, give off important branches to the pancreatic head. The branches off the SMA and CeA form the anterior and posterior pancreatic arterial arcades.
21.2.1.1 Superior mesenteric artery
The SMA has several important branches that are critical for surgery at the level of the pancreatic head. These include the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA), jejunal arteries, transverse pancreatic artery, and aber­rant hepatic arteries. Among these, the key arteries affected during pancreatectomy will be the IPDA, some of the aberrant hepatic arteries, and the transverse pan­creatic artery, as we will demonstrate below.
Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
Understanding the branching of the IPDA and its specific anatomical location is important not only for safe resec­tion of the pancreatic head but also for oncological rea­sons. In advanced cases, invasive pancreatic head cancer may spread to nodal stations along the route of the IPDA [2]. It is vital to remember that transsection of the pancreatic head along the SMA involves dissection of the nerve plexus around the SMA, as well as division of the IPDA. The communication between the IPDA and
Figure 21.1 The branches off the superior mesenteric artery.
Type I (58%). (Ia) The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA) has a common trunk with the first jejunal artery (JA) at the left side of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). This type accounts for 51% including minor variations. (Ib) The anterior IPDA (AIPDA: A) and the posterior IPDA (PIPDA: P) branch off from the JA independently at the right side of the SMA. This type accounts for 6%. Type II (24%). The IPDA and JA run independently off the SMA. Type III (18%). The anterior and posterior IPDA run independently off the JA behind the SMA.
the first jejunal artery (JA) has several variations (Figure 21.1). The most frequent variation is that the IPDA has a common trunk with the JA. In this case, the root of the common trunk may be located at the left dorsal aspect of the SMA (type Ia, 51.2%) or at the right side of the SMA (type Ib, 6%) [3]. A frequent variation is the individual branching of the IPDA and the JA off the SMA.
A second type of IPDA anatomy is where the IPDA has two dominant branches: (i) the anterior–inferior pan­creaticoduodenal artery (AIPDA) and (ii) the posterior– inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (PIPDA) (type II, 24%). A third variation of the IPDA is when the JA runs by itself behind the SMA (type III, 18.44%). The AIPDA often runs along the anterior aspect of the duo­denum behind the inferior portion of the pancreatic head (Figure 21.2a), toward the major papilla. In most of these cases, the PIPDA runs behind the pancreatic head, giving off small branches toward the pancreas and duodenum (Figure 21.2b).
It is possible to identify the JA, IPDA, AIPIDA, and PIPDA intraoperatively (Figure 21.3), and early ligation of the inflow artery to the pancreatic head, i.e. the “artery first” approach, is reported to reduce blood loss during