Table 3.
Short-term outcomes after right portal vein embolization (RPVE) and RPVE + segment IV
| Outcome | RPVE (n = 10) | RPVE + IV (n = 13) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay, days, median (IQR) | 7 (6.25–9) | 7 (5–9) | 0.350 |
| Operative blood loss, mL, median (IQR) | 750 (525–1000) | 800 (500–1350) | 0.855 |
| Patients requiring transfusion, n | |||
| Packed red blood cells | 4 | 6 | 1.000 |
| Fresh frozen plasma | 4 | 5 | 0.673 |
| Complications of RPVE, n | 4 | 3 | 0.650 |
| Operative complications, n | 5 | 7 | 1.000 |
RPVE, right portal vein embolization; RPVE + IV, right portal vein embolization plus segment IV; IQR, interquartile range.