When to see a doctor ?

1) Abdominal pain
2) Jaundice +/- fever
3) Vomiting
4) Loss of appetite / weight

Indications

1) Liver Cancer - Hepatocellular carcinoma
2) Hepatic ademona
3) Hemangioma (symptomatic)
4) Intra-hepatic cholangiocarcinoma
5) Hydatid cyst / Cystadenoma

What is Liver Surgery?

Liver resection is characterized by removal of portion of diseases liver. Liver surgery needs to take into account the nature of the lesion and its location within the liver, the patient's anatomy, and the quality and volume of the liver tissue that will remain after resection (adequate future liver remnant).

Perioperative outcomes for hepatic resection have improved due to better surgical techniques that take advantage of the segmental anatomy of the liver, improved techniques for control of bleeding, and improved intensive care. Liver resection that is performed in high-volume centres by specially trained hepatobiliary surgeons is associated with better outcomes

Queries:

1) Will I survive on remaining Liver?

Liver has a property of regeneration and it grows back (usually) to its 90 % potential in around 3 months. But liver regeneration depends on various factors like age, diabetes, sepsis and nutrition. One can liver normal life after liver surgery or donation.

2) How to protect the Liver?

• Avoid alcohol
• Eat healthy food (avoid fatty food)
• Regular exercise
• Regular check-up

We understand your liver and its health. Healthy liver = Healthy life