Comprehensive Surgical Anatomy of the Liver: A Must-Know Guide for Surgeons and Medical Students

This comprehensive video provides a detailed exploration of liver anatomy tailored for both medical students and surgeons, emphasizing the key structures necessary for liver transplant surgery.

• Falciform Ligament and Ligamentum Teres Hepatis
  • Describes the role of the falciform ligament, highlighting the ligamentum teres hepatis.
  • Connects the ligamentum teres hepatis to its embryological origin as the remnant of the fetal umbilical vein.
• Fetal Circulation and liver:
  • Brief mention of fetal circulation pathways, including the ductus venosus.
  • Explanation of the ligamentum venosum as a remnant of the ductus venosus.
• Anatomy for Liver Biopsy
  • Key considerations and landmarks essential for performing a liver biopsy safely.
• The Bare Area of the Liver
  • Clinical significance of the bare area, especially during liver surgeries.
• Couinaud Liver Segments
  • Clear breakdown of Couinaud’s segmentation.
  • Clinical importance of liver segmentation for surgical planning, including variations in liver segment appearance depending on the level of the transverse section.
• Peritoneal Folds and Lesser Omentum
  • Examination of the peritoneal folds surrounding the liver, with a focus on the lesser omentum and its surgical relevance.
• Porta Hepatis and Key Structures
  • Detailed overview of the structures at the porta hepatis (portal vein, hepatic artery) and common anatomical variations.
• Calot’s Triangle & Hepatorenal Pouch of Morrison
  • Explanation of Calot’s triangle’s significance in hepatobiliary surgeries.
  • Discussion of the hepatorenal pouch (Pouch of Morrison) and its surgical relevance.

With a focus on clinical relevance, this video is a must-watch for students and surgeons studying or preparing for liver transplants!