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Liver resection refers to the removal of the whole liver or one or more of its vascular segments. It is commonly done as a treatment for malignant tumors, such as hepatoma or metastases from other cancers. Another indication is donation of a part of the liver for transplantation. A liver resection is usually performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the abdomen on the right side just below...


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How large will a scar from a liver resection be?
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    . Are there any survivors out there who have had liver resection or Radiofrequency ablation? What are the current medical opinions re liver resection and RFA? Take care Nigel

    Jun 16, 2008

  • Liver Resection from Colon Cancer - 3 replies

    Hi, My husband is scheduled for liver resection on 11/16/2006. His initial diagnosis was colon . Thankfully he is eligible for liver resection. The plan is to remove the right half of his liver

    Nov 15, 2006

  • Secondary Breast Cancer in Liver - Liver resection or RFA... - 2 replies

    . Are there any survivors out there who have had liver resection or Radiofrequency ablation? Take care Nigel Hi All My wife has recently been disgnosed as having liver mets 1 year after primary diagnosis

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