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It develops when cells within the liver \u2014 most commonly hepatocytes \u2014 grow uncontrollably and form a tumour. The most frequent primary liver cancer is <strong>hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)<\/strong>, which accounts for nearly 80\u201385% of all cases worldwide. Other primary liver cancers include <strong>intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma<\/strong> (arising from bile duct cells inside the liver), fibrolamellar HCC, angiosarcoma and hepatoblastoma in children. The liver is also one of the most common sites for <strong>metastatic cancer<\/strong>, particularly from colorectal, neuroendocrine, breast and pancreatic primaries.<\/p>\n  <p>Because the liver performs over 500 vital functions \u2014 from detoxification and protein synthesis to bile production and glucose regulation \u2014 surgical treatment requires meticulous planning to preserve healthy liver tissue while achieving complete tumour clearance. Modern liver surgery, guided by advanced imaging, intraoperative ultrasound and enhanced recovery protocols, allows major hepatectomy with low morbidity when performed by experienced HPB surgeons.<\/p>\n\n  <figure class=\"dra-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef?w=1400&amp;q=80\" alt=\"Liver imaging and diagnostics\" \/><figcaption>Triphasic CT and MRI are central to liver cancer diagnosis and surgical planning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n  <h2>Liver Anatomy &amp; Why It Matters<\/h2>\n  <p>The liver is divided into eight functional segments (Couinaud classification), each with its own inflow (portal vein and hepatic artery) and outflow (hepatic vein). This segmental anatomy allows surgeons to remove diseased portions while preserving uninvolved segments. In patients with cirrhosis or compromised liver function, preserving adequate functional liver remnant (FLR) is critical to prevent post-hepatectomy liver failure. Techniques such as portal vein embolization and ALPPS (Associating Liver Partition and Portal vein ligation for Staged hepatectomy) can be used to grow the remnant before major resection.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Stages of Liver Cancer (BCLC Staging)<\/h2>\n  <p>Unlike most cancers, HCC is staged using the <strong>Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) system<\/strong>, which combines tumour burden, liver function (Child-Pugh score) and patient performance status to guide treatment.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"stages-grid\">\n    <div class=\"stage\"><h3>BCLC 0 \/ A<\/h3><p>Very early and early stage \u2014 single tumour or up to 3 nodules \u22643cm, preserved liver function. Curative options: resection, transplant or ablation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stage\"><h3>BCLC B<\/h3><p>Intermediate stage \u2014 multinodular, no vascular invasion. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is standard; selected patients may undergo resection or transplant.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stage\"><h3>BCLC C<\/h3><p>Advanced stage \u2014 vascular invasion or extrahepatic spread. Systemic therapy (immunotherapy, targeted agents) with selected local therapies.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stage\"><h3>BCLC D<\/h3><p>Terminal stage \u2014 severely decompensated liver. Best supportive care and symptom management.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Symptoms of Liver Cancer<\/h2>\n  <p>Liver cancer is often silent in its early stages, which is why surveillance in high-risk patients is so important. As the tumour grows, patients may experience upper abdominal pain or fullness (especially in the right upper quadrant), unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, early satiety, persistent fatigue, nausea, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), itching, dark urine, pale stools, swelling of the abdomen due to ascites, and swelling of the legs. Some patients first present with complications of underlying cirrhosis \u2014 variceal bleeding, encephalopathy or sudden decompensation \u2014 where imaging then reveals an underlying tumour.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Risk Factors<\/h2>\n  <p>The majority of HCC cases arise in patients with chronic liver disease. Key risk factors include chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection, alcohol-related cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) \u2014 now rapidly rising as a cause of HCC globally \u2014 aflatoxin exposure, hereditary haemochromatosis, Wilson&#8217;s disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, type 2 diabetes and obesity, and smoking. Cholangiocarcinoma has additional risk factors including primary sclerosing cholangitis, choledochal cysts, hepatolithiasis and liver fluke infections.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Diagnosis &amp; Staging<\/h2>\n  <p>Diagnosis of liver cancer combines imaging, blood tests and, when needed, targeted biopsy. A <strong>triphasic contrast CT or multiphase MRI<\/strong> of the liver is the cornerstone investigation \u2014 HCC typically shows arterial phase hyperenhancement with washout in the portal venous or delayed phase, a pattern that can confirm the diagnosis without biopsy in many cases. Serum <strong>alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)<\/strong> is a useful tumour marker; CA 19-9 and CEA help evaluate cholangiocarcinoma and metastatic disease. PET-CT may be used to assess extrahepatic spread. Liver function is evaluated with Child-Pugh score, MELD score and indocyanine green (ICG) clearance. Volumetric CT is used to calculate the future liver remnant before major resection.<\/p>\n\n  <figure class=\"dra-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1551190822-a9333d879b1f?w=1400&amp;q=80\" alt=\"Operating theatre liver surgery\" \/><figcaption>Liver surgery requires advanced HPB expertise, meticulous technique and a multidisciplinary team.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n  <h2>Treatment Options<\/h2>\n  <p>Treatment is tailored to tumour stage, liver function, patient fitness and the extent of underlying liver disease. Decisions are made in a multidisciplinary tumour board including HPB surgeons, hepatologists, medical and radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists and transplant specialists.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"tx-grid\">\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)<\/h3><p>The gold standard curative treatment for patients with resectable tumours and preserved liver function. Includes segmentectomy, sectionectomy, hemihepatectomy or extended hepatectomy depending on tumour location.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>Laparoscopic &amp; Robotic Liver Surgery<\/h3><p>Minimally invasive hepatectomy offers faster recovery, less blood loss and smaller scars. Suitable for selected tumours in favourable segments, including major resections in experienced centres.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>Liver Transplantation<\/h3><p>Curative option for early HCC within Milan criteria, especially in cirrhotic patients. Removes both the tumour and the diseased liver, addressing the cancer and its underlying cause.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>Radiofrequency &amp; Microwave Ablation<\/h3><p>Image-guided thermal ablation for small tumours (\u22643cm), particularly useful in patients not fit for surgery. Can be combined with resection for multifocal disease.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>TACE &amp; TARE<\/h3><p>Transarterial chemoembolization and radioembolization deliver targeted therapy directly to the tumour through the hepatic artery. Used for intermediate stage HCC and as a bridge to surgery or transplant.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tx-card\"><h3>Systemic &amp; Targeted Therapy<\/h3><p>Immunotherapy combinations (atezolizumab + bevacizumab) and targeted agents (lenvatinib, sorafenib, regorafenib) are standard for advanced disease and have dramatically improved survival.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"callout\"><strong>Multidisciplinary care matters.<\/strong> Every liver cancer patient at our practice is discussed in a tumour board so that the treatment plan combines the best of surgery, interventional radiology, medical oncology and hepatology \u2014 giving each patient the safest and most effective pathway to recovery.<\/div>\n\n  <h2>Recovery &amp; Follow-up<\/h2>\n  <p>Following liver resection, most patients stay in hospital for 5\u20138 days, with earlier discharge after laparoscopic surgery. Enhanced recovery protocols include early mobilisation, controlled pain management, optimised nutrition and careful monitoring of liver function. The liver has remarkable regenerative capacity \u2014 even after major resection, the remnant can regrow to near-normal volume within weeks. Long-term follow-up includes imaging every 3\u20136 months, AFP monitoring, surveillance for recurrence in the remnant liver and ongoing management of underlying liver disease.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Why Choose Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal<\/h2>\n  <p>Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal is a dedicated GI &amp; HPB oncosurgeon with extensive experience in complex liver surgery, including major and minimally invasive hepatectomy, liver resections for HCC and metastatic disease, and multidisciplinary management of cholangiocarcinoma. His practice is grounded in global, evidence-based standards and delivered with a deeply patient-centred approach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"dra-lh-faq-sec\">\n  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <details open><summary>Is liver cancer curable?<\/summary><p>Yes \u2014 early stage liver cancer is potentially curable through surgical resection, liver transplantation or ablation. Even advanced cases can be managed with modern multidisciplinary treatments that significantly extend survival and quality of life.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details open><summary>How much liver can be safely removed?<\/summary><p>In a healthy liver, up to 70\u201375% can be removed because the remnant regenerates rapidly. In cirrhotic livers the safe limit is lower, and careful pre-operative assessment of liver function and future liver remnant is essential.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>Will the liver grow back after surgery?<\/summary><p>Yes. The liver is the only internal organ with significant regenerative capacity. After resection, the remnant begins regenerating within days and can reach near-normal volume in a few weeks to months.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>Is laparoscopic liver surgery safe?<\/summary><p>In experienced HPB centres, laparoscopic and robotic liver surgery is safe and offers advantages including less blood loss, reduced pain, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery \u2014 with oncological outcomes equivalent to open surgery.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>When is a liver transplant needed?<\/summary><p>Liver transplantation is considered for early HCC in patients with cirrhosis who meet Milan criteria (single tumour \u22645cm or up to 3 tumours each \u22643cm), as it treats both the cancer and the underlying liver disease.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>What is TACE?<\/summary><p>Transarterial chemoembolization is a minimally invasive procedure in which chemotherapy is delivered directly to the tumour through the hepatic artery, followed by embolization to cut its blood supply. It is widely used for intermediate stage HCC.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>How is HCC different from liver metastasis?<\/summary><p>HCC is a primary liver cancer arising from liver cells, usually in patients with chronic liver disease. Liver metastases are cancers that have spread to the liver from another organ \u2014 most commonly colorectal cancer \u2014 and are treated differently, often with resection combined with systemic therapy.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>What role does immunotherapy play?<\/summary><p>Immunotherapy combinations such as atezolizumab with bevacizumab have become the first-line standard for advanced HCC, significantly improving survival compared to older targeted therapies.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>What should I eat after liver surgery?<\/summary><p>A balanced, high-protein diet supports liver regeneration and recovery. Alcohol must be avoided strictly, and patients with underlying liver disease require nutritional guidance tailored to their condition.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary>How often is follow-up needed?<\/summary><p>Follow-up typically includes clinical review, AFP testing and imaging every 3\u20136 months for the first two years, then every 6\u201312 months thereafter, along with ongoing management of any underlying liver disease.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style id=\"dra-cta-css\">\n.dra-final-cta{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);padding:90px 40px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#041f4a 0%,#0b3d91 100%);color:#fff;text-align:center}\n.dra-final-cta .final-inner{max-width:980px!important;margin:0 auto!important;display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;text-align:left}\n.dra-final-cta .final-img img{width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}\n.dra-final-cta h2{font-size:34px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em}\n.dra-final-cta .credline{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 16px}\n.dra-final-cta .credline span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600}\n.dra-final-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 22px;max-width:600px}\n.dra-final-cta .btn{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#0b3d91;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}\n.dra-final-cta .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}\n@media(max-width:760px){.dra-final-cta{padding:70px 24px}.dra-final-cta .final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}.dra-final-cta p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.dra-final-cta h2{font-size:26px}}\n\/*CTA-RESP*\/@media(max-width:820px){html body .dra-final-cta{padding:60px 20px!important}html body .dra-final-cta .final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;text-align:center!important;gap:24px!important;max-width:520px!important}html body .dra-final-cta .final-img img{width:160px!important;height:160px!important;margin:0 auto}html body .dra-final-cta .credline{justify-content:center;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}html body .dra-final-cta h2{font-size:26px!important;text-align:center}html body .dra-final-cta p{text-align:center;font-size:15px}html body .dra-final-cta .btn{display:inline-block}}\/*END-CTA-RESP*\/<\/style>\n<div class=\"dra-final-cta\"><div class=\"final-inner\"><div class=\"final-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-abhishek-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal \u2014 Senior Consultant GI &amp; HPB Oncosurgeon, BLK-Max Delhi\"><\/div><div class=\"final-text\"><h2>Meet Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal<\/h2><div class=\"credline\"><span>12+ Years Experience<\/span><span>500+ Cancer Surgeries<\/span><span>BLK-Max Delhi<\/span><\/div><p>Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal is a highly skilled GI &amp; HPB surgeon with over 10 years of experience in managing complex gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary diseases, with a special focus on oncological surgery. 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