Liver Transection-First Approach in Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Safe and Secure Technique for the Early Assessment of Curable Resection and Vascular Reconstruction.

The liver transection-first technique in HPD facilitates early assessment of curability and resectability as well as a safe and secure manipulation and reconstruction of the hepatic artery and portal vein.