Advanced Liver-Biliary Pancreatic & Surgical Clinic
Liver Surgery Singapore
Liver Surgery
Liver surgery refers to any surgical procedure that involves the liver, which is a vital organ responsible for filtering toxins from the blood, producing bile for digestion, and storing energy in the form of glycogen. There are several types of liver surgeries, and they are performed to treat a variety of liver conditions, such as liver cancer, liver failure, cysts, or infections.
Common Liver Surgeries
Hepatectomy/ Resection of liver
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Partial Hepatectomy (Lobectomy/Segmentectomy) – Removal of a portion of the liver.
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Major Hepatectomy – Removal of more than 50% of the liver.
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Extended Hepatectomy – Removal of up to 70-80% of the liver.
Minimally invasive Liver surgery
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Laparoscopic Liver Resection – Keyhole surgery for liver tumors or cysts.
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Robotic Liver Surgery – Robot-assisted liver resection for precise tumor removal.
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Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) – Surgical removal of liver cancer.
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Liver Resection for Metastatic Liver Tumors – Removal of tumors spread from other organs.
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Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) & Microwave Ablation (MWA) – Minimally invasive techniques to destroy liver tumors.
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Laparoscopic and open liver surgery for benign and cancer
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Biliary & Liver Drainage Surgeries
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Biliary Bypass Surgery – Redirects bile flow in cases of obstruction.
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Hepaticojejunostomy – Surgical connection of the bile duct to the small intestine.
Liver Trauma Surgeries
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Damage Control Surgery for Liver Trauma – Emergency surgery for liver injuries.
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Packing of Liver for Bleeding Control – Temporary control of hemorrhage in liver trauma.
Liver Cyst and Abscess Surgeries
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Laparoscopic Fenestration of Liver Cyst – Removal of symptomatic liver cysts.
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Drainage of Liver Abscess – Surgical drainage of infected liver abscesses.
Congenital and Pediatric Liver Surgeries
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Liver Resection for Liver Tumors in Children
Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis-related Surgeries
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Distal Splenorenal Shunt (DSRS) – Reduces portal hypertension complications.
Liver Volume Augmentation (Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation – ALPPS) – Stimulates liver regrowth before major resection.
