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Anatomic situation after dissection of the portal branches to segment IV in the course of left lateral splitting. The left hilar plate behind the left portal vein is exposed. In most cases the bile duct(s) within the hilar plate can be seen. Sharp transection of the hilar plate (dashed line) should yield a short stump of the bile duct(s) from segments II and III (see text).
