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hepatectomy [hep′ətek′təmē] Etymology: Gk, hēpar, liver, ektomē, excision a surgical procedure performed to remove a portion of the liver. hepatectomy [hep″ah-tek´to-me] surgical excision of all (total hepatectomy) or part (partial or subtotal hepatectomy) of the liver.
hepatectomy surgical excision of liver tissue.
hepatectomy Surgery Segmental resection of the liver Indications Cancer, parasites, major trauma–eg, MVAs Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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