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Hepatectomy
Hepatectomies are performed to surgically remove tumors from the liver. Excision of the liver or of part of the liver.
Synonyms: Liver resection
About Hepatectomy
The extent of the hepatectomy will depend on the size, number, and location of the cancer. It also depends on whether liver function is still adequate. The surgeon may remove a part of the liver that contains the tumor, an entire lobe, or an even larger portion of the liver.
In a partial hepatectomy, the surgeon leaves a margin of healthy liver tissue to maintain the functions of the liver. For some patients, liver transplantation may be indicated. In this case, the transplant surgeon performs a total hepatectomy, meaning that the patient's entire liver is removed, and it is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. A liver transplant is an option only if the cancer has not spread outside the liver and only if a suitable donor liver can be found that matches the patient. While waiting for an adequate donor, the health care team monitors the patient's health while providing other therapy.
The extent of the hepatectomy will depend on the size, number, and location of the cancer. It also depends on whether liver function is still adequate. The surgeon may remove a part of the liver that contains the tumor, an entire lobe, or an even larger portion of the liver.
In a partial hepatectomy, the surgeon leaves a margin of healthy liver tissue to maintain the functions of the liver. For some patients, liver transplantation may be indicated. In this case, the transplant surgeon performs a total hepatectomy, meaning that the patient's entire liver is removed, and it is replaced w...
Conditions Treated
Removes tumors from the liver.
Surgeons for Hepatectomy
Arun Prasad
/ India
Days in Hospital: 10-12
Recovery Time: 30 days
Performed procedure:
Tan Yu Meng
/ Singapore
Days in Hospital: 10-12
Recovery Time: 30 days
Performed procedure:
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