The mechanism of liver regeneration post-hepatectomy liver failure

Although the risk of post-hepatectomy liver failure is severe and it affects the prognosis of patients, hepatectomy is the first choice for hepatocellular carcinoma patients. At present, the mechanism of liver regeneration and post-hepatectomy liver failure is unclear. In this paper, we reviewed the liver regeneration for three stages: initiation, proliferation and termination, and also reviewed the mechanism of post-hepatectomy liver failure. Key words: Carcinoma, hepatocyte; Hepatectomy; Liver failure; Liver regeneration