Principles of Hepatic Surgery introduces the reader to current trends in Liver surgery knowledge and practice. This reference book covers liver surgery fundamentals as well as cutting-edge progress in this exciting surgical specialty. Contributions have been written by expert hepatic surgeons from major medical centers around the world. Key features include: - Information organized into five comprehensive sections: i) Liver Anatomy and Perioperative Care, ii) Approach to Malignant Hepatic Disease, iii) Approach to Benign Hepatic Disease, iv) Technical Aspects of Liver Resections, and v) Liver Transplantation - Over 350 illustrations - Truly effective didactic text, with logical, clear explanations, giving readers a pleasant reading experience - Commentary sections written by experts for specific surgical cases. Principles of Hepatic Surgery is a valuable reference for both novice hepatologists and practicing liver surgeons.