Which specialist performs liver resection?

Liver resection, also called hepatectomy, removes the part of the liver containing a tumour while aiming to leave enough healthy liver to function. The surgeon reviews imaging, liver health, tumour position, nearby blood vessels, and whether disease is present elsewhere. A hepatobiliary surgeon may perform the operation, often within a team that includes medical oncology, radiology, anaesthesia, pathology, and specialist nursing. The exact procedure depends on the anatomy and treatment goal.

Take scan reports, biopsy results, medicine lists, and information about liver disease, hepatitis, alcohol use, or previous abdominal surgery. Ask how much liver may be removed, whether another treatment is recommended first, and how liver function will be checked. Follow instructions about food, medicines, and blood tests before surgery. Arrange practical help for the early recovery period, including transport and wound-care support.

After surgery, contact the team for worsening abdominal pain, fever, increasing wound drainage, repeated vomiting, yellowing of the eyes, or unusual sleepiness. Seek emergency help for severe bleeding, fainting, severe breathing difficulty, a rapidly swollen abdomen, or sudden confusion. Use the hospital’s discharge plan because the surgical team may give specific instructions for monitoring liver function and medicines.

Does a hepatobiliary surgical oncologist need to perform my operation? What part of the liver is involved? How will you assess remaining liver function? What alternatives and recovery support should we consider?