本科liver disease.ppt

Liver : tumor and infectious diseases Dr. WenHan Wu, Ph.D. M.D. Department of Surgery Peking University First Hospital For many years, the liver was a mysterious organ with complex anatomy, an overwhelming number of functions, and an extraordinary capability to regenerate. Dr. Langenbuch performed the first successful cholecystectomy in 1882. This is the beginning of liver surgery. Now, the motality of elective resection has decreased from 20% two decades ago to less than 1%. This increased safety follows improved technology and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the liver. Anato