{"id":1759,"date":"2025-12-26T11:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=1759"},"modified":"2025-12-26T12:17:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T12:17:58","slug":"hepatectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=1759","title":{"rendered":"HEPATECTOMY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HEPATECTOMY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hepatectomy<\/strong> is a surgical procedure performed to remove a diseased portion of the liver. The liver is a vital organ responsible for filtering blood, aiding digestion, removing toxins, and producing clotting factors. Since the liver is divided into segments (lobes) and has a remarkable ability to regenerate, a diseased segment can often be safely removed without affecting overall liver function.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Functions of the Liver<\/strong><\/h3>

The liver plays a critical role in maintaining overall health by:<\/p>

  • Producing bile for digestion<\/p><\/li>

  • Digesting and storing nutrients such as sugar<\/p><\/li>

  • Removing toxins from the blood<\/p><\/li>

  • Producing proteins required for blood clotting<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Conditions Treated with Hepatectomy<\/strong><\/h3>

    Hepatectomy is recommended for various liver conditions, including:<\/p>

    • Hepatocellular carcinoma<\/strong> (primary liver cancer)<\/p><\/li>

    • Metastatic liver tumors<\/strong> (cancer spread from colon or other organs)<\/p><\/li>

    • Benign liver tumors<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    • Hepatolithiasis<\/strong> (stones in the liver bile ducts)<\/p><\/li>

    • Parasitic liver cysts<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    • Large liver hemangiomas<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    • Chronic or acute liver failure<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    • Congenital liver disorders<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Diagnosis Before Hepatectomy<\/strong><\/h3>

      Blood Tests<\/h4>

      • Complete Blood Count (CBC)<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

      • Kidney Function Tests<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Liver-Specific Tests<\/h4>

        • Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)<\/strong><\/p>

          • Elevated levels may indicate liver cancer and are used for diagnosis and follow-up<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

          • Liver Function Tests (LFTs)<\/strong><\/p>

            • Assess liver performance before surgery<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

            • Blood Clotting Tests (PT, PTT)<\/strong><\/p>

              • Evaluate clotting ability, as liver disease can increase bleeding risk<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Radiological Investigations<\/strong><\/h3>

                • Ultrasound<\/strong><\/p>

                  • Initial assessment of liver damage and tumor extent<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                  • MRI Scan (with Gadolinium contrast)<\/strong><\/p>

                    • Differentiates benign and malignant tumors and evaluates blood vessels<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                    • PET Scan<\/strong><\/p>

                      • Produces 3D images to assess tumor spread<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                      • Angiography (CT\/MR)<\/strong><\/p>

                        • Maps liver blood vessels to plan surgery or embolization<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                        • Radionuclide Scans<\/strong><\/p>

                          • Bone scan (if cancer spread is suspected)<\/p><\/li>

                          • MIBG scan for carcinoid tumors or neuroblastoma<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                            Types of Hepatectomy Procedures<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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                            Open Hepatectomy<\/h4>

                            • Most commonly performed<\/p><\/li>

                            • Incision made below the ribs and mid-abdomen<\/p><\/li>

                            • Blood vessels and bile ducts supplying the affected liver segment are isolated<\/p><\/li>

                            • Techniques used include ultrasonic surgical aspirator and laser<\/p><\/li>

                            • May involve wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                              Laparoscopic Hepatectomy<\/h4>

                              • Minimally invasive surgery using a laparoscope<\/p><\/li>

                              • Smaller incisions and faster recovery<\/p><\/li>

                              • May be converted to open surgery if complications arise<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                                Partial Hepatectomy<\/h4>

                                • Removal of up to 60% of the liver<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                • Remaining liver regenerates if healthy<\/p><\/li>

                                • Requires careful control of bleeding and bile ducts<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                                  Total Hepatectomy<\/h4>

                                  • Complete removal of the liver<\/p><\/li>

                                  • Followed by liver transplantation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                                    Outlook After Hepatectomy<\/strong><\/h4>

                                    • Liver tumors can be successfully treated with partial hepatectomy or transplantation<\/p><\/li>

                                    • Early-stage liver cancer has good outcomes<\/p><\/li>

                                    • Untreated liver cancer can be life-threatening<\/p><\/li>

                                    • Continuous medical advancements are improving survival rates<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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