Liver resection is a surgery where a portion of the liver is removed to treat cancer, non-cancerous tumors, or other liver diseases. Since the liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate, patients can live a healthy life after part of the liver is removed. The surgery may be done using an open or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach depending on the case.
Liver resection (hepatic resection or hepatectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the liver that contains diseased or cancerous tissue. The remaining liver takes over normal function and can grow back to near its original size over time.
It may be recommended for:
Yes. Liver resection is considered safe in specialized centers. As with any major surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, bile leakage, or temporary liver dysfunction. Careful pre-surgical evaluation ensures that the remaining liver is healthy enough to support recovery.
Yes. The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. Even after up to 70% of the liver is removed, the remaining liver tissue can grow back within weeks to months, allowing normal function to return.
The choice depends on the size, location, and nature of the liver disease.
For benign tumors, liver resection is often curative. For cancers, outcomes depend on tumor type, stage, and overall liver health. When performed in specialized centers, survival rates are significantly improved.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with liver cancer, metastasis, or another liver condition requiring surgery, the Hepatobiliary Surgery & GI Oncology Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) provides advanced liver resection procedures with expert surgical care and comprehensive recovery support.
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