Half the liver removed

For humans, the liver is an extremely important organ and plays a key role in human health. Studies have found that the liver has a regenerative function. If half of it is removed due to trauma or disease, it generally does not affect life. It should be noted that diet should be strictly controlled after the operation. Spicy and irritating foods should not be eaten, especially alcohol abuse should not be tolerated. In addition, childbirth, strenuous exercise, etc. should be avoided.

1. How long can you live if half of your liver is removed?

For patients with traumatic liver rupture, liver resection generally does not affect the patient's life expectancy. For liver cancer patients who have half of their liver removed, their specific survival time is determined by the size of the tumor, the surgical margin, and whether there is any residual tumor. If the tumor is small, the surgical margin is clean, and no tumor cells are residual, the patient's survival period will be extended accordingly. The average five-year survival rate for liver cancer is about 30%-40%. The 5-year survival rate of patients with small HCC of 2-5 cm can reach 75%. After liver resection, the 5-year survival rate of patients with micro-hepatocellular carcinoma with a tumor diameter of less than 2 cm can reach over 90%. For patients who require palliative resection and whose liver tumors are large and whose surgical margins cannot be completely removed, surgery can only delay the progression of the disease, and the postoperative survival period is not optimistic.

2. Effects of Half Liver Resection on Human Body

Patients should understand that the liver has regenerative capabilities. Removing a small part of the liver will not have much impact. The doctor needs to perform the operation based on the actual situation. Infection should be avoided after the operation. Generally, the body's functions will recover better.

Partial liver resection is performed because the liver is diseased or cystic. In order to completely remove the diseased part, partial resection is required. After the operation, do not eat spicy and greasy food, do not drink alcohol, and pay more attention to rest.

Patients can eat more vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can help improve patients' metabolic disorders and facilitate recovery. Vegetables and fruits are also rich in dietary fiber. It can reduce the formation of cholesterol, reduce the absorption of fat and sugar, and thus play a role in lowering blood lipids and blood sugar. Avoid getting angry, don't eat spicy food, and don't smoke or drink.

After the operation, you should pay attention to timely cooperation with the drug treatment and pay more attention to your diet. Eat easily digestible food and avoid spicy food. You can eat some meat to increase nutrition.