During hepatorrhaphy, the liver is sutured in order
to stop or control bleeding.
Also Known As:
- Liver surgery
- Liver bleeding surgery
- Liver trauma surgery
Conditions Treated with Hepatorrhaphy:
Hepatorrhaphy is utilized in cases of liver trauma.
Hepatorrhaphy
Posted On: 05-28-2015
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What is Hepatorrhaphy?
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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Hepatorrhaphy:
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to hepatorrhaphy.
Anesthesia with Hepatorrhaphy:
Hepatorrhaphy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure
Potential Complications from Hepatorrhaphy:
Possible risks following hepatorrhaphy include infection, bleeding, death, abscess, incisional hernia, biliary fistula and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience reduced liver function or liver failure.
Recovery from Hepatorrhaphy:
Total recovery from hepatorrhaphy takes four to six weeks.
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