[Hemostatsis during liver resection using the Leister Hot-Jet coagulator].

The authors present their own experience with the use of a hot-jet coagulator in resections of the liver. The principle is based on contact-free transmission of thermal energy by means of a current of hot air to achieve haemostasis and tissue coagulation. They mention the use of the apparatus in animal experiments and in resections of the liver in nine patients.

[Problems in indications for vascular reconstructive surgery].

The authors discuss examinations made before a planned vascular reconstruction operation. As the number of vascular reconstruction operations is steadily increasing, and the operations affect the entire organism, and the operations are associated with a relatively high mortality rate, the authors try to reduce the latter by the correct classification into a risk group, select the correct order of surgical operations, and last not least, on the basis of these conclusions they try to define also the surgical procedure proper during reconstruction. As atherosclerotic affections can be isolated or combined, the authors divide the patients into three groups.

[Liver resection].

The authors present the experience of their department with resections of the liver. Their main attention is focused on indications and the technique of operation. During the period from 1981 to April 1990 at the Surgical Clinic in Brno 50 resections of the liver were made.