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Liver resection recovery at home takes four to eight weeks. You may need to take this time off from work. You shouldn’t try to lift anything heavy or engage in strenuous exercise while you’re recovering. It may be 12 weeks before you return to all of your normal activities. Recovery from laparoscopic or robotic surgery is generally quicker.
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
9 kwi 2024 · Work – You should be able to return to work 4-12 weeks after surgery, depending on your recovery and whether further treatment is required. Driving – You should not drive while you are in discomfort.
There is a risk of problems (complications) after any operation. Possible problems after liver surgery include infection and bleeding.
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.
19 sty 2023 · Summary. Symptoms that may indicate end stage liver cancer include increased fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin and mucus membranes. If a person is nearing...
The average hospital stay after a major hepatectomy is five to six days. For a small liver resection, you can expect to remain at the hospital for three to four days. We aim to manage post-surgical pain with as little narcotic medication as possible.
