Hepatopexy

Hepatopexis is a surgical procedure that immobilizes the liver and reduces its movement in the abdominal cavity. It may be useful for various liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis or liver cancer.

Hepatopexis is performed using special implants that are attached to the liver and help it stay in place. Implants can be made from various materials, such as metal or plastic.

The hepatopexy procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1-2 hours. After surgery, the patient may experience some pain and discomfort, but this usually goes away quickly.

The benefits of hepatopexy include decreased liver fluctuations, decreased pain and discomfort, and improved patient quality of life. However, like any other operation, hepatopexy has its own risks and possible complications, so before the procedure, it is necessary to carefully assess the patient’s condition and discuss all possible risks.

Hepatopexis is an operation in which the liver is strengthened or repositioned laparoscopically to treat congenital and acquired liver diseases.

- Indications for hepatopexy: - Congenital incomplete duodenocholedochalia, partial obstruction of the pancreatic duct, congenital giant (giant benign) lipoma and cysts, hemangioma and liver tumors with obstruction of the outflow bile ducts. - Chronic alcoholism. Metabolic diseases: liver cirrhosis, primary hepatitis. Oncological diseases. Traumatic liver injuries. The need for implantation of an artificial right gastric portal member. - Contraindications: cirrhotic or primary liver failure, uncompensated deformity