Is liver cancer resection minimally invasive or open-chest?

Whether liver cancer resection is minimally invasive or open surgery needs to be decided according to the specific situation. If the liver cancer area is small, minimally invasive surgery can be performed, but if the liver malignancy is large, open surgery is required.

1. Minimally invasive surgery:

Minimally invasive surgery, also known as laparoscopic surgery or laparoscopic-assisted surgery, mainly uses microscopic instruments such as laparoscopes to enter the abdominal cavity through small incisions for surgery. Compared with traditional open chest surgery, minimally invasive surgery has the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery, reducing the risk of postoperative pain and complications. If the liver cancer area is small and there is no obvious adhesion in the abdominal cavity, it can be removed through minimally invasive surgery.

2. Open chest surgery:

Thoracotomy is mainly performed through a chest incision. If the liver malignancy is large, the abdominal adhesions are obvious, and it is difficult to stop bleeding during the operation, laparotomy is required to promote recovery.

If liver cancer resection is required, it is recommended to consult a professional in the hospital in time to obtain accurate advice and information. After the operation, correct nursing measures should be taken and the mentality should be actively adjusted to keep oneself in a positive, optimistic and happy state.