Presentation
A patient with vague upper-abdomen discomfort and a mass found on a routine scan, referred for an opinion on whether surgery was even possible.
Investigations
Triple-phase CT and MRI mapped the tumour, its relationship to major vessels, and confirmed enough healthy liver remained.
Operative Findings
A large tumour occupied one side of the liver but spared the key vessels — making a complete, curative resection feasible in expert hands.
Surgical Strategy
A planned anatomical liver resection was chosen to remove the tumour with a clear margin while preserving maximal healthy liver.
The Procedure
The affected liver segment was removed with meticulous control of blood vessels, achieving a complete resection with clear margins.
Outcome
The patient recovered well; the liver regenerates, restoring near-normal function over the following weeks.
Follow-up
Enrolled in a structured surveillance and recovery programme with the multidisciplinary team. Similar cases of large liver tumours are treated by Dr. Avinash Tank at Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad — book a consultation for a personalised opinion.
A "large" liver tumour is not automatically inoperable — careful planning often makes a curative, safe resection possible.
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