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What does liver resection surgery involve?
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Dr Christopher Nahm
General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Dr Chris Nahm is a Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and General Surgeon with an international academic reputation. He is a Clinical Academic Senior Lecturer in Hepatobiliary and … View Profile
Liver resection involves removing the portion of liver containing the tumour while preserving enough healthy liver tissue for normal function. The liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate, and the remaining liver typically regrows to near its original volume within weeks. Surgery may be performed through open or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approaches depending on the complexity of the case.
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