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What is a partial hepatectomy?
A partial hepatectomy is a partial removal of the liver.
What specialist studies hepatectomy?
The specialist that studies hepatectomy is likely a surgeon, especially a cancer surgeon.
What are considered normal CEA test results?
The absolute numbers which are considered normal vary from one laboratory to another. Any results reported should come with information regarding the testing facility's normal range.
What is a total hepatectomy?
Removal of the entire liver (total hepatectomy) and liver transplantation can be used to treat liver cancer.
What are normal results for a colpotomy?
Colpotomy results are considered normal when the incision performed allows the surgeon to meet the goal of the overall surgical protocol.
What is it called when you remove the liver?
Hepatectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of all or part of th eliver.
What does the extent of a hepatectomy depend on?
The extent of the hepatectomy will depend on the size, number, and location of the cancer. It also depends on whether liver function is still adequate.
What are the risks involved with hepatectomy?
a hepatectomy that removes 25-60% of the liver carries more than the average risk. Pain, bleeding, infection, and/or injury to other areas in the abdomen, as well as death, are potential risks.
What are considered normal results of a hypotonic duodenography?
The linings of the duodenum and surrounding tissues will look smooth and even. The shape of the head of the pancreas will appear normal and near the duodenal wall.
What morbidity and mortality rates are associated with hepatectomy?
Liver cancer may be cured by hepatectomy, although surgery is the treatment of choice for only a small fraction of patients with localized disease. Prognosis depends on the extent of the cancer and of liver function impairment.
What are normal results for the antinuclear antibody test?
Normal results will be negative, showing no antinuclear antibodies.
What are the alternatives to hepatectomy?
There are no alternatives because hepatectomies are performed when liver cancer does not respond to other treatments.
