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간절제술 · Hepatectomy · Surgery
Hepatectomy
The part of the liver containing the tumor is removed. The main surgical treatment when liver function is sufficient and the tumor can be removed completely. More and more hospitals do it minimally invasively with laparoscopy or a robot.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| The aim is to remove the tumor completely; The minimally invasive approach means small wounds and quick recovery | The remaining liver must have enough function; not suitable in severe cirrhosis; Hard to remove when there are many tumors or they are in a special position |
Used for
Liver cancer and liver transplant
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center