Sequelae of liver resection

Many people suffer severe liver damage due to drinking too much, and some people even have to have part of their liver removed, which has a great impact on their health. However, the sequelae of liver resection should also be paid attention to. Although the liver has the ability to regenerate, we must pay attention to the occurrence of complications after surgery, such as irregular bleeding and easy re-infection.

There are generally no obvious sequelae. After partial liver removal, it is possible for the liver to regenerate. The liver can not only regenerate, but is also the organ with the strongest regenerative power in the body.

Postoperative complications

Bleeding, liver failure, subphrenic infection, bile fistula, pleural effusion, etc.

Postoperative Care

1. Treat as major abdominal surgery and post-anesthesia.

2. Do not eat or drink for 2 to 3 days after surgery, decompress the gastrointestinal tract, and provide oxygen inhalation within 24 hours after surgery.

3. Continue to use antibiotics to prevent infection.

4. During the fasting period, glucose solution and normal saline solution should be transfused daily to maintain the balance of water, electrolytes and acid and alkali.

5. Daily intramuscular injection or intravenous drip of vitamins B, C and K.

6. For patients who have undergone more than half of the liver resection or have concurrent liver cirrhosis, in addition to actively strengthening liver protection treatment after surgery, plasma and albumin should be supplemented in appropriate amounts within 2 weeks after surgery.

7. Keep abdominal drainage unobstructed.

8. Give appropriate analgesics after surgery, and encourage patients to cough up sputum and move early.

9. Remove the skin incision sutures 8 to 10 days after surgery.

Precautions

Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted after discharge, including liver function and B-ultrasound examinations. Liver cancer patients should adhere to long-term liver protection and anti-cancer drug treatment after surgery. Rechecking liver function, B-ultrasound, AFP and alpha-fetoprotein isomers every 3 months after surgery can help detect recurrences early and provide timely treatment.

Postoperative diet

Fasting is required for 2 to 3 days after surgery. After intestinal function is restored, a low-fat, high-sugar, high-vitamin diet can be consumed. Start with a liquid diet, and then gradually change to a semi-liquid diet.