What is Liver Resection?

Partial surgical removal of the liver to treat tumors, cysts, or other liver conditions

What type of anesthesia is used?

Liver Resection is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 6-8 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Liver Resection?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Liver Resection?

Liver Resection has a documented success rate of 85% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Liver Resection?

Liver Resection is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Hepatobiliary Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Hepatobiliary Surgery · Gastrointestinal

3-6 hours

Duration

7-10 days

Hospital Stay

6-8 weeks

Recovery

₹2,50,000+

Cost

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📝Pre-operative Preparation for Liver Resection

1Complete pre-operative blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray, and specialist clearance
2Fast (nothing to eat or drink) for at least 6–8 hours before the procedure
3Disclose all medications, herbal supplements, and allergies to your surgical team
4Stop blood-thinning medications (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by your surgeon
5Arrange for an adult companion to drive you home and assist for 24–48 hours

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