Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Medial-to-lateral approach. Dissecting cranial ligamentous attachment after identifying inferior vena cava and hepatic veins provides better exposure and prevents bleeding complications. 1, Dissection of falciform ligament to expose IVC. 2, Medial-to-lateral approach for cranial dissection of the liver. 3, Caudal and posterior dissection of the liver to expose IVC.
