During which surgical procedure would you encounter Glisson's capsule?

Glisson's capsule is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the liver. It plays a crucial role during liver surgeries since it provides structure and protection to the underlying liver tissue. In a liver transplant, the surgical team must carefully manage Glisson's capsule as they prepare the donor liver for transplantation and ensure proper vascular and biliary connections to the recipient.

During a liver transplant, surgeons need to dissect around Glisson's capsule to expose the vascular structures and bile ducts, allowing them to be preserved for the anastomoses required in the transplant procedure. The knowledge of its anatomy and the implications of its integrity are crucial in successfully performing this complex surgery.

In contrast, while procedures such as cholecystectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy may involve the liver indirectly (such as accessing biliary structures), Glisson's capsule is not specifically encountered or the focus of these operations. An appendectomy primarily involves the removal of the appendix, far removed from any liver structures or their connective tissues. Therefore, the correct answer points to the liver transplant procedure as the appropriate context for encountering Glisson's capsule.