Precision Diagnostics and Liver Volumetry
1. Specialized HPB Oncology Consultation
The key to safe liver surgery is ensuring that enough healthy liver tissue (the Future Liver Remnant) remains after the tumor is removed.
Your Consultation in Istanbul:
- 3D Liver Volumetry: Utilizing advanced CT and MRI software to create a 3D map of your liver, calculating the exact volume of the tumor and the remaining healthy tissue.
- Multidisciplinary Board: Your case is reviewed by HPB surgeons, hepatologists, and interventional radiologists to define the safest approach.
- Pre-operative Optimization: If the remaining liver volume is too small, procedures like Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) may be performed to induce the healthy part of the liver to grow before surgery.
Complex Resection Techniques
2. Surgical Excellence in Hepatectomy
Our HPB surgeons are internationally recognized for their expertise in managing both primary liver cancers (HCC) and metastatic liver tumors.
Advanced Surgical Options:
- Minor / Major Hepatectomy: Carefully dissecting the liver tissue to remove the tumor while meticulously controlling bleeding and preserving vital blood vessels and bile ducts.
- Minimally Invasive Resections: Utilizing laparoscopic and robotic techniques for suitable tumors, significantly reducing surgical trauma and recovery times.
- Combined Modalities: In complex cases, surgery may be combined with intraoperative ablation (RFA/MWA) to treat multiple tumors simultaneously.
Supporting Your Liver's Recovery
3. Post-Operative Care and Regeneration
The liver is unique in its ability to regenerate, but the immediate post-operative period requires intensive, specialized care.
Recovery Milestones:
- ICU Monitoring: You will spend the first few days in the Intensive Care Unit for close monitoring of your liver function, coagulation, and fluid balance.
- Nutritional Support: Our clinical dietitians will provide a specialized diet rich in the specific proteins and nutrients required to fuel liver regeneration.
- Pain Management: Advanced epidural or PCA protocols ensure you are comfortable, allowing you to breathe deeply and begin gentle mobility early to prevent complications.
Our team provides comprehensive guidance and coordinates all necessary follow-up oncology appointments before your return home.