<p>(<b>A</b>). Midline incision through the skin layer to expose the muscle layer. (<b>B</b>). Midline incision through the muscle layer to expose the peritoneal cavity. The xiphoid process is visible at the top of the cavity.</p> Full article ">Figure 2
<p>Falciform ligament suspending the medial lobe to the diaphragm.</p> Full article ">Figure 3
<p>(<b>A</b>) Resection of the falciform ligament. (<b>B</b>) Resection of the intralobar ligament connecting the left lateral lobe and superior caudate lobe. (<b>C</b>) Resection of the left triangular ligament connecting the left lateral lobe to the diaphragm. (<b>D</b>) Resection of the right triangular ligament connecting the superior right lateral lobe to the diaphragm.</p> Full article ">Figure 4
<p>Exposed hilum of the animal. Visual access was acquired by lifting the median and left lateral lobes against the visceral peritoneum.</p> Full article ">Figure 5
<p>(<b>A</b>) Isolating the portion of the hilum that supplies the median lobe and left lateral lobe, a thread is passed between the bile duct and hepatic artery. (<b>B</b>) One end of the thread is passed between the portal vein and inferior vena cava, so the thread holds the hepatic artery and portal vein that supply the median and left lateral lobes. (<b>C</b>) Ligation of the portal vein and hepatic artery. (<b>D</b>) Visual confirmation of successful ligation as seen by color change in the median and left lateral lobes.</p> Full article ">Figure 6
<p>(<b>A</b>) 4-0 silk thread is passed between the bile duct and hepatic artery on the portion of the hilum that supplies the right lateral lobes. (<b>B</b>) One end of the thread is passed between the portal vein and inferior vena cava, so the thread holds the hepatic artery and portal vein. (<b>C</b>) The portal vein and hepatic artery are ligated. Visual confirmation of successful ligation is seen by the color change in the right superior and right inferior lobes.</p> Full article ">Figure 7
<p>(<b>A</b>) Ligation of the left lateral lobe. (<b>B</b>) Remaining stump of the left lateral lobe after resection.</p> Full article ">Figure 8
<p>(<b>A</b>) Passing a curved jaw micro needle holder between the right and left portions of the median lobe dorsally to ventrally. (<b>B</b>) A 4-0 silk thread is passed between the right and left lobes of the median lobes to ligate both portions of the lobe separately. (<b>C</b>) Remaining stump of the median lobe following ligation and resection.</p> Full article ">Figure 9
<p>(<b>A</b>) Ligation of the right inferior lobe. (<b>B</b>) Remaining stump of the right inferior lobe. (<b>C</b>) Ligation of the right superior lobe. (<b>D</b>) Remaining stump of the right superior lobe.</p> Full article ">Figure 10
<p>Explanted Inferior and Superior Caudate Lobe after sacrifice on postoperative day 7.</p> Full article ">Figure 11
<p>Change in liver mass represented as a percent of total body mass.</p> Full article ">