Can liver tumor resection completely remove the tumor?
Sep 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Whether a liver tumor can be completely removed through surgery depends on the specific condition of the disease. If the liver tumor is benign, relatively small, and has not spread to other parts of the liver or nearby organs, the success rate of surgical resection is high, and complete removal can usually be achieved. It is also important to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, eat a light diet, and engage in appropriate physical activity in daily life.
Liver tumor resection can generally completely remove benign tumors. However, if the tumor is malignant and has spread or metastasized, it usually cannot be entirely removed. Specific analysis is as follows:
If the liver tumor is benign and small in size, with no spread to other parts of the liver or adjacent organs, the success rate of surgical resection is high, potentially achieving complete removal. With precise surgical techniques such as laparoscopic surgery or robot-assisted surgery, it may be possible to completely excise the tumor.
However, for malignant tumors or those that are large in size, simple surgical resection may not fully eliminate the diseased tissue. If liver cancer has extensively spread to multiple areas of the liver or invaded blood vessels and vital organs, it is difficult for surgery to completely remove all cancer cells, and residual cancer cells may lead to tumor recurrence.
It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow medical advice to choose an appropriate treatment method. In daily life, maintain a light diet, stay optimistic, and engage in regular physical exercise.
