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1 lis 2023 · When the liver is partially removed, the remaining portion can compensate and regain full function. Surgical oncologist Ching-Wei Tzeng, M.D., explains how the liver’s ability to recover impacts a surgical treatment plan for liver cancer.
Hepatectomy or liver resection is a surgical operation to remove part or all of your liver. If you have part of your liver removed, it can grow back to its former size. If you have a total hepatectomy, you will need a liver transplant.
9 kwi 2024 · Introduction. We realise this is an anxious time for you and your relatives. We hope that by providing accurate information you will know what to expect before and after your operation and hopefully feel better prepared. St. James’s Hospital is a regional centre for liver surgery, specialising in many different types of liver resection.
19 sty 2023 · The length of time it takes for liver cancer to reach end-stage may depend on factors such as: the type of liver cancer. how the cancer responds to treatment and whether doctors can...
How long you stay in hospital depends on the type of surgery you have. You might be in hospital from one week to a couple of weeks. You’re likely to feel very tired for several weeks and sometimes months after your surgery. It helps to do a bit more every day. Try: sitting for less time each day; walking around the house a bit more each day
Your doctor might call this a liver resection or a lobectomy. We have separate information if you are having a liver transplant for liver cancer. As with any operation, there is a risk of complications. A complication is anything that happens after surgery that makes your recovery more difficult.
six hours to ensure your liver is working normally What happens when I go home? You will be able to go home between 5 and 7 days after your operation. Your recovery will continue on discharge. Lots of rest, combined with gentle exercise and a healthy diet are the key factors for a good recovery. Do not forget that liver surgery is a major
