FAQs

The term “traditional” or “herbal” remedies or Ayurveda medicine can represent thousands of compounds, many of which are not well known. Unfortunately, most are not rigorously tested or well regulated by the companies that produce them. Some are likely safe but many more may be very harmful. More importantly, there is no current evidence of any of these “remedies” work for liver cancer. It is recommended that patients considering these alternative forms of medication discuss this with their liver surgeon.

Liver cancer surgery, like any major surgical procedure, carries certain risks, which vary depending on the type of surgery, the individual's overall health, and more. Risks associated with liver cancer surgery include
>Bleeding: Infection: As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of developing an infection at the wounds or within the abdomen.
Liver Failure: In extensive surgeries, there is a risk of insufficient remnant liver function leading to liver decompensation and failure, especially if the remaining liver tissue cannot regenerate sufficiently.
Bile Leakage: Damage to Nearby Organs or Structures: Given the liver's proximity to other organs and blood vessels, there is a risk of injuring nearby structures during surgery.
Delayed Recovery: Recovery from liver cancer surgery in the minority of cases be lengthy and challenging, and some people might experience slow wound healing or prolonged recovery periods. Minimally invasive liver surgery can ameliorate many of these short-term issues.
Recovering from Liver Cancer Surgery Liver cancer surgery is a major operation and can take several weeks for full recovery. To ensure a smoother recovery, be sure to follow these advice
Follow Medical Guidance: Adhere to post-surgery instructions regarding medication, wound care, diet, and activity levels.
Pain Management & Monitoring: Take prescribed pain relief, watch for signs of infection, and know when to seek medical attention.
Gradual Activity Resumption: Slowly reintroduce daily activities and follow the advice of your liver cancer doctor.
Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet, stay hydrated, engage in light exercise, and avoid alcohol and smoking.
Attend Follow-up Appointments: Attend your scheduled follow-ups to monitor your recovery progress. Enhanced Recovery approach Patients undergoing major surgery have been shown to benefit from measures and prehabilitation prior to and early after surgery to improve their physical condition and better tolerate and recover from the surgery. This multimodal perioperative care pathway starts a few weeks prior and immediately after the surgery, designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery and minimise complications. These include -> Excerises to improve strength and mobility – physiotherapy, prehabilitation
-> Lung excerises- deep breahting and incentive spirometry
-> Diet optimisation – nutritional supplements to boost immune system and provide an optimal diet to boost physiological reserves especially in patients who has loss of weight and appetite
-> Others e.g., - Preoperative smoking and alcohol cessation, medications review, Anti-thrombotic prophylaxis
-> Post-operative- Early mobilisation, early oral intake, nutritional supplementation, nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylaxis, judicious fluid and pain management etc.
“Many people with liver cancer do well and survive the disease. Here, our goal is to cure your cancer and help you have best possible quality of life. At every step, we will work with you to determine the best treatment approach. Our team has vast experience and expertise in treating liver cancer and work together with other experts to achieve a comprehensive and personalized treatment strategy for the best outcome for you.”