Options and significance of radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma

The long-term survival rate of patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma could be improved by radical resection with negative histological margin. The key points to improve the radical resection is precise segmental resection of the liver, appropriate scope of lymphadenectomy and experienced vascular reconstruction skill. This article will introduce the options of radical operation and the measures to improve the radical resection rate of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Key words: Bile duct neoplasms; Hepatectomy; Radical resection