GI Cancer Surgery
Liver Cancer-Hepatoma treatment in Chennai
When malignant (cancer) cells develop in the liver’s tissues, it is known as liver cancer.
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Key facts about Liver Cancer-Hepatoma
- Condition
- Liver Cancer-Hepatoma
- Speciality
- GI Cancer Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Liver Cancer-Hepatoma?
When malignant (cancer) cells develop in the liver’s tissues, it is known as liver cancer. Usually predisposed by long-term cirrhosis and long-term hepatitis B and C infection. May be diagnosed with a CT scan of the abdomen or MRI and with blood tests like ALPHA FETO PROTEIN.
Liver Transplant
In patients with advanced liver disease ,LIVER TRANSPLANT is the only option available and the patients liver is removed and a part of the liver taken from the donor is implanted into the patients.The liver usually regenerates to its whole size approximately in 3 months.With newer advances the results with liver transplantation is good.
DR.KUMARAGURUBARAN is an expert in Liver Cancer-Hepatoma
How Liver Cancer-Hepatoma is treated
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Other treatments like Cryotherapy
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Ethanol Injections may be tried
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Liver Cancer-Hepatoma: frequently asked questions
What is Liver Cancer-Hepatoma?
When malignant (cancer) cells develop in the liver’s tissues, it is known as liver cancer.
How is Liver Cancer-Hepatoma treated?
Other treatments like Cryotherapy. Ethanol Injections may be tried.
Who treats Liver Cancer-Hepatoma in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Liver Cancer-Hepatoma. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Liver Cancer-Hepatoma?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Liver Cancer-Hepatoma with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.