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During liver resection, a portion of the liver is
removed through a large incision in the abdomen.
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Conditions Treated with Liver Resection:
Liver resection may be performed in cases of a benign liver tumor, liver cancer and liver disease.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
liver resection. Laparoscopic wedge resection for surface tumors is a surgical
alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Liver Resection:
Liver resection is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Liver Resection:
Possible risks following liver resection include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Liver Resection:
The prognosis for a positive end result following liver resection is good.
Recovery from Liver Resection:
Total recovery from liver resection takes five to six weeks.
