Liver Surgery

Overview

Liver Surgery

Liver conditions may be detected through abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, abnormal liver function tests or imaging reports showing cysts, abscesses or lesions.

Liver surgery planning requires careful review of diagnosis, liver function, imaging and overall fitness. Treatment may be minimally invasive or open depending on the condition.

Care Highlights

Common Consultation Reasons

• Upper abdominal pain, heaviness or swelling
• Fever, jaundice or abnormal liver function tests
• Liver cyst, abscess, mass or lesion on imaging
• Need for surgical opinion after sonography, CT or MRI

Planning

Planning for liver surgery

The plan is based on the type of liver condition, imaging details, liver function and whether infection or cancer needs to be ruled out.

• Review of sonography, CT, MRI and blood reports.
• Assessment of liver function, infection markers and overall health.
• Discussion of observation, drainage, biopsy or surgery depending on diagnosis.
• Coordination with additional specialists when complex liver care is required.

Treatment

Treatment options for liver conditions

Liver treatment varies widely, so surgery is recommended only when the diagnosis and expected benefit are clear.

• Some cysts or benign findings may need monitoring instead of surgery.
• Abscesses may need medicines, drainage or surgical management.
• Selected lesions may need biopsy, laparoscopic surgery or liver resection.
• Careful planning helps protect liver function and reduce complications.

Recovery

Recovery and follow-up

Recovery guidance is tailored to the operation, diagnosis and overall health. The care plan includes medicines, diet, activity, wound care and follow-up instructions.

• Follow diet, activity and medicine guidance based on the procedure.
• Blood tests or imaging follow-up may be scheduled to monitor healing.
• Avoid alcohol and unnecessary medicines unless cleared by the doctor.
• Fever, jaundice, severe pain or wound concerns should be reviewed quickly.