Liver transplantation for polycystic liver and massive hepatomegaly

Liver tumor and other benign liver diseases such as polycystic liver disease can cause massive hepatomegaly and may represent an indication for liver transplantation(LT)in some instances.In this setting,LT can be extremely difficult and challenging due to its decreased mobility and access to vascular supply.Benefit from either a right or a left partial liver resection during the transplant procedure has been advocated to safely accomplish the hepatectomy of the native liver.Although we believe that partial ...