HEPACTECTOMY SURGERY DIAGNOSIS AFTERCARE
Category: General Surgery
Abstract : A diagnosis of liver cancer requiring an hepatectomy is obtained with the
following procedures: • physical examination • blood tests • computed
tomagraphy (CT) scan • ultrasound test • magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) • angiograms • biopsy
To prepare a patient for a hepactectomy, clean towels are laid across the
patie
A diagnosis of liver cancer requiring an hepatectomy is obtained with the
following procedures:
• physical examination
• blood tests
• computed
tomagraphy (CT) scan
• ultrasound test
• magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI)
• angiograms
• biopsy
To prepare a patient for a hepactectomy, clean towels are laid across the
patients face, along the sides, and across the knees.
The anterior portion of
the chest, the abdomen, and the lower extremities down to the knees are scrubbed
with betadine for 10 minutes. In the event of a patient being allergic to
iodine, hibiscrub may be used as an alternative. On completion of the scrub, two
sterile towels are used to pat the area dry. The area is then painted with
iodine in alcohol, and draping proceeds with side drapes, arm board drapes, top
and bottom drapes, and a large steridrape. Three suction devices, one diathermy
pencil, and one forceps are placed conveniently around the field.
Aftercare
After an hepatectomy, the healing process takes time; the amount
of time required to recover varies from patient to patient. Patients are often
uncomfortable for the first few days following surgery and they are usually
prescribed pain medication. The treating physician or nurse is available to
discuss pain management. Patients usually feel very tired or weak for a while.
Also, patients may have diarrhea and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen. The
health care team closely monitors the patient for bleeding, infection, liver
failure, or other problems requiring immediate medical attention.
After a total hepatectomy followed by a liver transplant, the patient usually
stays in the hospital for several weeks. During that time, the health care team
constantly monitors how well the patient is accepting the donated liver. The
patient is prescribed drugs to prevent the body from rejecting the transplant,
which may cause puffiness in the face, high blood pressure, or an increase in
body hair.
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