A liver resection is the surgical removal of all or a portion of the liver. It is also referred to as a hepatectomy, full or partial. A complete liver resection is performed in the setting of a transplant a diseased liver is removed from a deceased donor (cadaver).

What type of doctor does a liver transplant?

hepatologist—a doctor who specializes in liver disease and may provide care before and after your surgery.

How is liver surgery performed?

Liver resections can be performed laparoscopically, using small incisions and a fiber optic camera, or in an open fashion, in which a large incision is made in the patient's abdomen. Liver resection is performed as a treatment option for the removal of liver cancer and cancerous tumors.