Treatment for Liver Cancer – Hepatectomy
What is hepatectomy – Surgery for the removal of liver and why is it done?
Hepatectomy is a surgical procedure in which a piece or the complete liver is removed. The purpose of this surgery is to treat liver cancer.
What are the treatments available for
liver cancer?
Localized approach
Heating the cancer cells: Using imaging tests like CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound as a guide, thin needles are inserted into the belly through small incisions, and an electric current is pushed through to burn and kill cancer cells.
Freezing cancer cells: The doctor locates the tumours using ultrasound images, then inserts a cryoprobe containing liquid nitrogen directly on the tumours, killing the cells due to the extreme cold.
Alcohol injections to the tumor: To force cancer cells to die, alcohol is injected into them through the skin or during surgery.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is the process of administering powerful anti-cancer medications directly to the liver.