Partial hepatic resection

The surgeon removes a tumour or abnormal area with a margin of nearby liver. The remaining liver can continue many essential functions, but the team watches closely for bleeding, bile leakage, infection, and changes in liver performance. The removed tissue is examined to guide the next treatment decision. Hospital recovery may include pain control, blood tests, wound care, nutrition, and gradual movement.

Follow instructions about medicines, eating, wound care, and lifting. Walk regularly as advised, rest between activities, and avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is suitable. Keep every blood-test and imaging appointment because these help assess healing and the remaining liver. Ask before using supplements or non-prescription medicines, as some can affect the liver or bleeding.

Call the treating team for fever, increasing abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, persistent vomiting, wound drainage, or a swollen abdomen. Get urgent help for fainting, confusion, severe breathlessness, or sudden heavy bleeding.

Ask which liver tests are planned, when pathology will be reviewed, how much activity is appropriate, which medicines or foods to avoid, and whether a second opinion would help you understand treatment choices.