On 23/4, a representative from Viet-Han Da Nang Hospital reported that a patient presented with right hypochondriac pain and poor appetite. CT scan and MRI results revealed a 7x8 cm tumor in the left liver.

The patient had a history of chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Following a consultation, the General Surgery department team decided to perform laparoscopic surgery to remove the liver segment containing the tumor.

The surgical team removing the cancerous liver segment from the patient. Photo: Bui Huan

Dr. Tran Van Do, Head of the General Surgery Department, stated that laparoscopic liver resection is a complex technique offering small incisions, less pain, reduced complications, and a shorter hospital stay for patients. Post-surgery, the patient's health is stable, and pathology results confirmed liver cancer.

Liver cancer often progresses silently, making early detection difficult. Individuals with risk factors, such as hepatitis B or C infection or alcohol abuse, should proactively undergo regular health check-ups for timely detection and treatment.

Nguyen Dong