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Removal of the entire liver (total hepatectomy) and liver transplantation can be used to treat liver cancer.
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When are the results of a hepatectomy considered normal?
The results of a hepactetomy are considered normal when liver function resumes following a partial hepatectomy, or when the transplant liver starts functioning in the case of a total hepatectomy.
What is a partial hepatectomy?
A partial hepatectomy is a partial removal of the liver.
What specialist studies hepatectomy?
The specialist that studies hepatectomy is likely a surgeon, especially a cancer surgeon.
What is it called when you remove the liver?
Hepatectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of all or part of th eliver.
What does the extent of a hepatectomy depend on?
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.
What are the risks involved with hepatectomy?
a hepatectomy that removes 25-60% of the liver carries more than the average risk. Pain, bleeding, infection, and/or injury to other areas in the abdomen, as well as death, are potential risks.
What morbidity and mortality rates are associated with hepatectomy?
Liver cancer may be cured by hepatectomy, although surgery is the treatment of choice for only a small fraction of patients with localized disease. Prognosis depends on the extent of the cancer and of liver function impairment.
What are the alternatives to hepatectomy?
There are no alternatives because hepatectomies are performed when liver cancer does not respond to other treatments.
Who performs a hepatectomy?
A hepactectomy is performed in a hospital setting by a surgeon assisted by a full abdominal surgery team, and possibly an oncologist
Where is a hepatectomy performed?
The surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia and is quite lengthy, requiring three to four hours.
What tests are performed to diagnose liver cancer requiring a hepatectomy?
physical examination blood tests computed tomagraphy (CT) scan ultrasound test
What are patients monitored for after a hepatectomy?
The health care team closely monitors the patient for bleeding, infection, liver failure, or other problems requiring immediate medical attention.
