Liver
Liver
At the Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge, our team is proud to offer open and minimally invasive surgical solutions for various malignant and benign liver conditions. Our fellowship-trained surgeons collaborate on cases to determine optimal solutions for each individual patient.
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Surgical Solutions for Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors
Our board-certified surgeons are trained in many minimally invasive and open procedures that can help people recover from the conditions listed above, including:
- Hepatic resection (partial hepatectomy). During this procedure, a surgeon removes up to two-thirds of the liver, depending on the extent of the disease.Hepatic resection (partial hepatectomy). During this procedure, a surgeon removes up to two-thirds of the liver, depending on the extent of the disease.
- Nonanatomic wedge resection. Instead of removing an entire section of the liver, this technique removes a small portion containing the tumor and some surrounding tissue.
- Lobectomy. The liver is made of two lobes: the left and right. During a lobectomy, a surgeon removes one of these lobes.
- Lobectomy. The liver is made of two lobes: the left and right. During a lobectomy, a surgeon removes one of these lobes.
- Microwave ablation (MWA). Using an imaging device, a surgeon places a needle into a tumor. Microwaves travel from the needle, heating a small, precise area. The heat from the microwaves neutralizes the cancer cells. This minimally invasive procedure is useful for small tumors or people with reduced liver function.
Why Choose Us?
Our fellowship-trained surgeons are proud to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Whether a patient is eligible for a minimally invasive procedure or requires open surgery, our team is ready and able to help.
Their training in minimally invasive procedures allows them to offer surgical solutions that benefit the patient through:
- Shorter recovery time
- Reduced pain
- Better cosmetic results
- Reduced risk of surgical site infection
- We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to hepatic surgery. Our surgeons collaborate with other surgeons and oncologists at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute to find the most effective treatment options for each patient. Additionally, Dr. John Lyons leads the comprehensive HPB cancer team at MBP. These connections allow for streamlined cancer care (both surgical and non-surgical) for our oncology patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liver Procedures
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Will my liver grow back after resection?
Unlike every other organ in the human body, the liver can regenerate when part of it is removed. In fact, researchers have discovered that as little as 30% of the original liver is needed for regeneration. This process only takes a few weeks.
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How long does it take to recover from liver surgery?
As with any surgery, the extent of the procedure and whether it was open or minimally invasive affects the amount of time it takes to recover. An open liver resection may require 5-7 days of recovery time in the hospital, while a minimally invasive procedure would typically only need 1-2 days.
On the other hand, needle biopsies and microwave ablation are outpatient procedures that don’t require a hospital stay.
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Is microwave ablation painful?
Patients are under general anesthesia during the ablation procedure, so they do not feel pain during it. The site where the needle entered their body may be sore for a few days after the procedure.
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How long will it take to receive biopsy results?
This timing depends on a variety of factors, including the necessity of additional testing to determine the type of cancer if the biopsy proves to be malignant. Your doctor will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the results.