Alain Abdo

Efficacy and safety of temporary selective portal vein embolization before major hepatectomy (EMBORES): a phase 2 trial

Background Portal vein embolization (PVE) is routinely used before major hepatectomy to induce hypertrophy of the future liver remnant (FLR) and reduce post-hepatectomy liver failure. Conventional PVE relies on permanent embolic agents, resulting in irreversible portal occlusion,...