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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2024; 30(40): 4376-4379
Published online Oct 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i40.4376
Combined preoperative albumin bilirubin score and hepatectomy percentage for evaluate the liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy
Gao-Lin Wen, Jing-Lin Wang
Gao-Lin Wen, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Jing-Lin Wang, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wen GL wrote the letter; and Wang JL revised the letter.
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Corresponding author: Jing-Lin Wang, Doctor, Associate Professor, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. cw20120817@163.com
Received: April 22, 2024
Revised: September 13, 2024
Accepted: September 27, 2024
Published online: October 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Preoperative albumin bilirubin score can visually indicate the reserve of liver function, which is one of the indexes to evaluate liver volume recovery after partial hepatectomy. Besides, the size of the removed portion of the liver is also critical for the recovery of liver volume. By combining these two methods, the surgeons can determine the size and timing of a partial liver removal.