How much liver can be removed?
My uncle had a liver issue and the doctors had to remove a part of it. It made me curious, how much of the liver can actually be removed safely?
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4 months ago
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Please be very careful with this information. In medical science, up to 70% of a healthy liver can be safely removed because it regenerates, but if there is any underlying disease, the limit is much lower. My family member had severe complications after a liver procedure, so please consult a transplant specialist directly.
4 months ago
For a healthy person, a large portion of the liver can be safely resected, but things like high BP, diabetes, and fatty liver affect this capacity heavily. It is crucial to have regular liver function tests and keep your lifestyle clean before considering any major surgeries.
4 months ago
The liver is like that one classmate who does all the group project work alone—it regenerates even if you remove up to 70% of it! But let's leave the cutting and measuring to the surgeons, don't try any DIY biology research on this.
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3 months ago
From what I understand, the liver has an amazing capacity to grow back, and surgeons can sometimes remove up to two-thirds of it. However, every patient's body is different, so only a surgical specialist can say what is safe for a specific case after running CT scans.
3 months ago
I completely understand how overwhelming and scary it is to research liver surgeries or donations. It is true that the liver can grow back even if a major part is removed, but please talk to a transplant coordinator who can explain things gently and ease your anxiety.