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Mitigating against blood loss whilst operating on a liver

55-year-old Lisa is being operated on to remove tumours that have spread to her liver. The liver holds 13% of the body's blood supply, so to reduce the risk of blood loss, anaesthetist Sanjay has to keep Lisa's hydration as low as possible.

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Surgeons: At the Edge of LifeSeries 6, The Best Laid Plans

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