Has anyone had a liver resection ? Need a large cyst removed.
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Liver resection
Hello yes I've had 2 liver resections. The first one was major in that I had a large percentage of my liver removed. The 2nd one I just had a small piece removed.
I'm all good now though apart from a large scar across my abdomen. It doesn't stop me doing anything though.
If you've got any specific questions i would be pleased to try and answer them
Why did you need a liver resection , just curious? Thanks
Liver cancer
I have a large cyst that needs to be removed by resection so wondering how difficult it will be
It depends on whether it's an open surgery or not. Has the surgeon said ?
If it's done by laparoscopy then the recovery time will be a lot shorter.
I need to have open operation because cyst is very big
Oh ok. Well it is major surgery. I was only in hospital for 4 days afterwards but some Drs want you to stay longer.
Are you having it done by a general surgeon or a liver surgeon?
My first op was done by a general surgeon and subsequent surgeries have been done by a liver surgeon. The difference in my recovery was amazing. So hopefully you are under the care of a liver team.
Thanksfor respondingI have a great liver dr. I have a very large cyst that is not cancer but has to be removed totally because it can become cancer.Are you ok now
I'm still scanned quite often but I live a fairly normal life.
The cancer was only found after I'd had the tumour removed.
They told me it was benign so I had put the surgery off for quite a while.
Do you have someone to help you at home? You may need help with housework etc for a little while after surgery.
I have a large cyst that needs to be removed with resection so nervous about it
Yes I had one it took about 3 months to recover from I had no energy at all for about a month and slept a lot but I am ok now.
How long were u in the hospital. How are you feeling now. Did u have any complications. It sounds so scary But I need to have it done
I was in hospital for 4 days I felt rough for about 2-3 weeks after coming out of hospital and slept a lot. I took about 6 weeks off work to recuperate. I feel fine now other than having a scar you would never know I had the surgery.