Comparing short-term outcomes after hepatic resection : is there a difference between then and now?

IntroductionDespite numerous advances, hepatic resection remains a challenging surgical procedure in developing countries. The objective of our study was to review the short term outcome recent 75 cases at centre and compare results with previously published data.MethodsAll patients who underwent formal Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi between 2016 2018 were included current study. Group comparison made data [Group A] B].ResultsThe mean age 54 years there 40 [53%] males. Hepatic performed for hepatobiliary malignancies 42, metastatic malignancy 18 symptomatic benign conditions 15 patients. Major [>3 segments] 24 [32%] estimated blood loss 643 millilitres. Post-operative complications observed 21 [28%] patients, while 30-day 90-day mortality 2.6% 4%, respectively. previous revealed that [p < 0.048] transfusion requirements [P 0.000] significantly lower group B. B also showed trend towards postoperative complications, than A.ConclusionsDespite small numbers study, loss, fewer requirements, improved outcomes