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Stepwise transection of liver tissue for resection. (A) A straight clamp is used for fracturing of hepatic parenchyma. (B) Subsequently, this portion of liver is transected with a vascular stapler. (C) Vessels of the transectional plane are securely closed. (D) The clamp and the stapler are used in an alternating manner until complete resection of the liver is achieved.
