Liver resection is a major, highly specialized surgical operation to remove primary and secondary neoplasms of the liver. Because of the dual blood supply of the liver and its intricate anatomy, only surgeons with highly specialized training should perform this operation. The purpose of the resection is to remove primary and secondary neoplasms with a margin of healthy tissue around them. The number of tumors and their location determines the amount of liver to be removed, which can range from 10% to 75% of the liver. Because the liver can regenerate, large volume resections can be performed safely. At St. Joseph Medical Center, we utilize state-of-the-art technology to give liver cancer patients the best possible treatment available.				What Conditions is Liver Resection Used to Treat? Indications for Liver Resection include: Primary (hepatocellular) liver cancer Gallbladder cancer, cholangiocarcinoma Secondary (metastatic) liver cancer from colon, breast and stomach Symptomatic benign liver tumors Why should I have the procedure performed at St. Joseph's? We use the latest in bipolar and tissue-sealing devices that help: Reduce blood loss and need for transfusions Spare more functional portions of cirrhotic liver Lower incidence of bile leakage, a complication associated with liver resection Significantly diminish operating room time Reduce overall hospital stay Survival rates of patients with resection can reach as high as 50% at five years, if performed by skilled surgeons.