Diagnosis of benign liver tumors is experiencing exponential growth, mainly owing to the diffusion of more accurate imaging techniques. This monograph examines the epidemiology, histopathology and genetics of these tumors and provides a systematic overview of their evolution and differential diagnosis. Care is taken to document surgical indications accurately, with a view to assisting in the avoidance of useless interventions. Open, laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques are described and illustrated, emphasizing the optimization of intra- and postoperative management in order to avoid potential complications and degeneration. In these chapters, attention is drawn to the ways in which the surgical management of benign liver tumors differs from that of malignant tumors. The book concludes by examining the role of interventional radiology in patients with benign liver tumors.
Foreword.- Preface.- Part I: General Perspective.- 1. Epidemiology and Histopathology of Benign Liver Tumors.- 2. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Benign Liver Tumors.- 3. Genetic Syndromes and Benign Liver Tumors (Multiple Adenomas in Glycogen Storage Disease).- 4. Liver Physiopathology (Ischemia/Reperfusion, Factors affecting Liver Regeneration).- Part II: Imaging.- 5. Imaging Techniques (Ultrasound, CT, MR) of Benign Liver Tumors.- 6. Imaging Morphology in Benign Liver Tumors.- 7.Differential Diagnosis of Benign Liver Tumors.- Part III: Systematic Review of Benign Liver Tumors.- 8. Cysts and Polycystic Liver Disease.- 9. Caroli's Disease: Cystic Bile Duct Dilatations.- 10. Hepatolithiasis.- 11. Hemangiomas.- 12. Focal Nodular Hyperplasia.- 13. Hepatocellular Adenoma.- 14. Adenoma and Biliary Cystadenoma.- 15.Benign Tumors of Bile Ducts and Gallbladder.- 16. Liver Focal Localizations of Systemic Diseases.- 17. Focal Infectious Diseases. - Part IV: Treatment of Benign Liver Tumors.- 18. Transplantation for Benign Liver Lesions.- 19. Laparoscopic Liver Surgery in Benign Liver Lesions.- 20. Robotic Liver Resection for Benign Tumors.- 21. Interventional Radiology in Benign Liver Tumors: Embolization and Ablation.- 22. Intraoperative Ultrasound in Liver Surgery for Benign Tumors.- 23. Anesthesia and Intraoperative Management in Liver Surgery.- 24. Blood and Transfusion Management in Benign Liver Tumors.- 25. Fast Track Programs in Benign Liver Tumors.
