[Liver resection for non tumoral liver disease. Multicentric experience in Argentina].

Background: The role of liver resection (LR) in patients with non-tumoral hepatic disease (NTHD) remains controversial.

Objective: To analyze the indications and outcomes of liver resections in patients with NTHD.

Methods: A retrospective analysis in a multicentric data base was performed.

[Percutaneous management of benign pathology of the main biliary tract: experience in a section of pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery].

Background: Biliary percutaneous procedures (BPP) are useful on management of benign biliary pathology.

Objective: Communicate our experience with percutaneous biliary procedures made by surgeons in a specific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Section.

Population: Retrospective evaluation in 84 patients with benign biliary diseases, treated with BPP from January 1989 through January 2002.

[Complications of hepatic resection surgery: a 12-month experience in a high case-load specialized center].

Background: Surgical treatment indications in benign and malignant hepatic tumors changed in last 20 years. Total number of hepatic resections increased in reference centers.

Objective: To evaluate complications after hepatic resections in a specific center, during a 12 months period.