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Can you live a normal life after liver resection?
A note from Cleveland Clinic A hepatectomy is major surgery on your liver — a vital organ that you can’t live without. It requires a high level of expertise and carries a high risk of possible complications. But when it works, liver resection can give you — or somebody you donate your liver to — a new lease on life.
What is the survival rate of a liver resection?
In most series, the overall 5-year survival rate reported following hepatic resection with curative intent ranges from 25%–37%, and with median survival of between 24 and 40 months.
What happens after a liver resection?
After a liver resection, you will usually be in intensive care or a high-dependency unit for about 24 hours. This is routine after major operations. There is a risk that the liver may bleed after surgery. The doctors and nurses will check this by taking your blood pressure regularly.
How long are you in the hospital for liver resection?
Recovery from liver surgery depends on a few factors: the scope of the operation, the size of the incision and your general health. 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.
Can you drink alcohol after liver resection?
If you drink alcohol regularly, you may be at risk for other complications during and after your surgery. These include bleeding, infections, heart problems, and a longer hospital stay.
How big is the incision for liver surgery?
The actual length of the UMI ranged from 12 cm to 20 cm. The minimum size of the abdominal incision depends on the size of resected liver. A larger patient may require a longer incision, but can be operated through a UMI above the umbilicus.
How do I prepare for a liver resection?
One of the most important ways to prepare for liver resection is to be in good health. This includes eating well, getting enough sleep and staying active. There is no recommended diet or bowel regimen.
Is a 5cm liver tumor large?
Actually, single large (>5 cm) HCC is beyond the indication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or liver transplantation (LT) according to the BCLC treatment guideline.