Resectability | Biliary factor | Â | Vascular factor |
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Resectable (R) | Curative resection can be obtained by either side of right or left TSN or less hepatectomy | and | Combined VR with reconstruction of PV and/or HA is not required regardless of vascular invasion |
Borderline Resectable (BR) | Curative resection can be obtained by either side of right or left TSN or less hepatectomy | and | Combined VR with safe reconstruction of PV and/or HA can be performed |
Locally advanced (LA) | Curative resection cannot be obtained even by either side of right or left TSN | and/or | Combined VR with safe reconstruction of PV and/or HA cannot be performed |