What is the most fatal complication of liver surgery?

Liver failure is the most serious complication after liver resection and can be life-threatening[14,15].

What are the side effects of a liver resection?

Your belly will be sore after liver resection. This usually lasts about 1 to 2 weeks. You may also have nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a headache. You may have a low fever and feel tired and sick to your stomach.

How long can you live after liver resection?

Liver resection increases a person’s chances of living longer. About 25% to 40% of people (25 to 40 out of 100 people) who have this surgery are still alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate).

Can cholangiocarcinoma spread to the liver?

Metastatic bile duct cancer may have spread to the liver, other parts of the abdominal cavity, or to distant parts of the body. Recurrent bile duct cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the bile ducts, liver, or gallbladder.

How is cholangiocarcinoma related to liver disease?

Cholangiocarcinoma occurs when cells in the bile ducts develop changes (mutations) in their DNA — the material that provides instructions for every chemical process in your body. DNA mutations cause changes in the instructions. Chronic liver disease is associated with an increased risk of cholangiocarcinoma.

What is the survival rate for cholangiocarcinoma surgery?

Survival rate. The complete removal of the malignant tumor may reach the 5-year survival from 1 among 5 patients with greater chance of complete cure with CCC. Rates can vary as 0% for nonresectable cases, with less than 5% survival in general; and 10-40% 5 year survival rates for those with surgery.

What are the risks and side effects of liver surgery?

The risks and side effects of surgery depend on the extent of the operation and a person’s overall health before surgery. Another key factor is how well the liver is working. All surgery carries some risk, including the possibility of bleeding, blood clots, infections, complications from anesthesia, pneumonia, and even death in rare cases.

Are there any risks with a liver transplant?

Like other surgeries for bile duct cancer, a liver transplant is a major operation with potential risks (bleeding, infection, complications from anesthesia, etc.). But there are also some additional risks after this surgery.