by Jean Widner | Jan 22, 2024 | Liver Surgery, General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs. Without any breaks, it removes toxins from the bloodstream while managing the body’s nutrients and aiding in digestion. It’s also the heaviest internal organ, taking up a football-sized amount of...
by Jean Widner | Sep 19, 2023 | Liver Surgery
Your liver is a large, wedge-shaped organ about the size of a football. It’s located under the ribs on the right side of the body and performs a variety of important functions for life. Without a properly functioning liver, you won’t live long. Some of the most...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Jul 22, 2023 | Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Liver Surgery
Surgical scars are extremely common. One study estimates that worldwide, 100 million people each year acquire a scar from surgical procedures. While it’s normal to worry about scars from surgery, chances are you know many people who have surgical scarring. Scar...
by Dr. Albert Amini | May 10, 2023 | Robotic Surgery, Cancer, Liver Surgery
Liver surgery, otherwise known as a hepatectomy or a liver resection, is a procedure that a surgeon performs to remove a section of the liver. Surgeons can perform liver resection through traditional surgery or laparoscopy, or with robotic assistance. When Is Liver...