Cláudio Moura Lacerda

TL;DR: Modifications of the minilaparoscopic technique that make it possible to conduct needlescopic procedures safely and effectively are reported, thereby, considerably reducing costs and promoting the dissemination of this operation.

TL;DR: Orthotopic liver transplantation can be performed without venovenous bypass with good results, using either the conventional technique or the piggyback technique, and Provided that there is no technical contraindication and a long ischemia period is not foreseen, the PB technique should be the technique of choice.

TL;DR: Detailed knowledge of the variations of hepatic arterial anatomy is of utmost importance to surgeons who perform approaches in this area, particularly in liver transplantation, since their identification and proper management are critical to the success of the procedure.

TL;DR: Better survival outcomes were observed in this study after implementation of the MELD criterion, particularly amongst patients categorized as non‐hepatocellular carcinoma and moderate risk by MELD scoring.

TL;DR: The operation results in a reduction in the EV pressure, and therefore a reduced risk of repeating upper GI Bleeding, and the use of SLGL in patients with HSS and a history of variceal bleeding is supported.