Liver's Right Lobe: Key to Detoxification and Transplantation
The liver, our largest internal organ, is divided into two main lobes: the right and the left. The right lobe, larger than its counterpart, is further segmented for optimal function and can be transplanted if severely damaged, as pioneered by surgeon Waldemar Kozuschek in Bochum in 1995.
The right lobe is split into the upper and lower sections by the portal vein, and further into the anterior and posterior lobes by the right hepatic vein. Each section contains vital blood vessels and bile ducts, ensuring the liver's crucial role in detoxification and nutrient processing. Remarkably, damage to one section typically doesn't cause significant issues due to the remaining sections' compensation.
Liver transplantation may become necessary if the entire right lobe is damaged or diseased. This complex procedure, first performed in Germany by Kozuschek, involves replacing the diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor.
Understanding the liver's structure is key to managing diseases and injuries. Its segmentation allows for compensation and, when necessary, partial or full transplantation. Since Kozuschek's groundbreaking work in Bochum, liver transplantation has saved countless lives.
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