April 19 is commemorated as World Liver Day to raise awareness about liver health and promote liver disease prevention. Liver diseases cause two million deaths annually worldwide, predominantly due to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Anatomical hepatectomy is a favorable treatment for various liver diseases, and liver transplantation offers a life-saving option for severe cases and liver failure. However, hepatectomies are more challenging to perform and are attempted only by highly skilled surgeons, and less than 10% of global transplantation needs are met at current rates of liver transplantation surgeries.
This highlights the need to have a thorough understanding of hepatectomy and transplantation surgeries. Test your knowledge of anatomical hepatectomy and liver transplantation by attempting this short quiz. ##Reference## Devarbhavi H, Asrani SK, Arab JP, et al. Global burden…
