Surgery
When it comes to liver cancer, the most effective treatment option is surgery,
since successful removal of the cancer leads to improved long-term survival.
There are two types of surgery used to treat liver cancer:
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Partial or wedge hepatectomy involves removing the area of the liver where the tumor is located, along
with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue.
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Lobectomy (right vs. left) – During liver resection, half of the liver is removed that contains
the tumor.
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Trisegmentectomy (right vs. left) – During a trisegmentectomy, 70 percent of the liver is removed.
An experienced liver surgeon is mandatory for this procedure, as vital
structures within the liver must be preserved.
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Total hepatectomy (liver transplant) is required in certain cases involving extensive cancer. During this highly
complex surgery, the entire liver is removed, and then replaced with a
healthy donor liver.
At Hoag, our expert team of hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons performs
the highest volume of liver surgeries in California, including all forms
of liver resection, such as right lobectomy, left lobectomy, trisegmentectomy
and segmentectomy (wedge resection). And in cases when total hepatectomy
is required, Hoag patients receive streamlined care into the highest volume
liver transplant program in California.
In addition, the
Hoag-USC surgical team perform
s more minimally invasive liver surgeries than any other surgical program
in Southern California. Being a high-volume liver cancer surgical program
enables the gastrointestinal experts at Hoag to achieve a technical skill
level not all facilities can match.
