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During cryosurgery for liver cancer, extremely cold gas is applied directly to a liver tumor inside of the body. This procedure destroys cancerous cells inside the body and is often performed during a liver resection in order to destroy tissue around the tumor.
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Conditions Treated with Cryosurgery for Liver Cancer:
Cryosurgery for liver cancer is utilized to treat forms of liver cancer.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to cryosurgery for liver cancer. However, surgical alternatives include high dose rate brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and liver resection surgery.
Anesthesia with Cryosurgery for Liver Cancer:
Anesthesia is sometimes not needed for cryosurgery for liver cancer. In some cases, a local anesthetic is used.
Potential Complications from Cryosurgery for Liver Cancer:
Possible risks of cryosurgery for liver cancer include bleeding, infection and a negative reaction to the anesthesia that is used. Other potential complications include damage to the bile ducts and damage to major blood vessels of the liver. Additionally, it is possible for liver cancer to return following the procedure.
Recovery from Cryosurgery for Liver Cancer:
There is no recovery time required for cryosurgery for liver cancer.
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