Hepatectomy

Hepatectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of the liver. It is a major operation that requires precise and complicated technical skill. It is most commonly used to treat liver cancer, metastatic tumors that have spread from other organs, or cirrhosis of the liver. A hepatectomy may also be used to remove a portion of the liver with a non-cancerous tumor or for transplantation. It carries significant risk, however, with possible complications including infection, bile leakage, and bleeding. In the right clinical context, the procedure can be lifesaving.

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Spleen And Liver Research

ISSN: 2578-2371
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Junfei Jin, Laboratory of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University (China).
The spleen is the organ that is responsible for both the storage and purification of red blood cells. It is positioned in the left upper abdomen, and is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. The liver is the body's largest gland. It is a vital organ that supports nearly every other organ in the body in some facet.
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