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. 2021 Jun;10(3):350–363. doi: 10.21037/hbsn-20-394

Table 2. Different types of ALPPS procedures.

Type Technique description on stage I
Classic ALPPS (60) Complete parenchymal transection, portal vein ligation
Partial ALPPS (61) Partial parenchymal transection, portal vein ligation
RALPPS (62) Radiofrequency ablation of the ideal transection line, portal vein ligation
Mini ALPPS (63) Partial parenchymal transection, portal vein embolization (via inferior mesenteric vein)
Partial TIPE ALPPS (64) Partial parenchymal transection, portal vein embolization (via ileocecal approach)
Anterior approach ALPPS (65) Complete parenchymal transection using anterior approach, down to IVC. No liver mobilization
Hybrid ALPPS (66) Complete parenchymal transection with anterior approach. PVE between two stages
ALTPS (67) Application of tourniquet around the parenchymal transection line, portal vein ligation
Modified ALPPS with preservation of portal pedicles (68) Complete parenchymal transection, selectively preserving portal pedicles
Salvage ALPPS (69) Splitting of the liver along the main portal fissure after months from a radiological portal vein embolization
Left ALPPS (70) Splitting along the main portal fissure. Left portal vein ligation
Right ALPPS (70) Left lateral sectionectomy, multiple resections on the left medial, right anterior section and caudate lobe. Ligation of the posterolateral branch of the right portal vein

ALPPS, Associating Liver Partition Portal and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged hepatectomy.