Treatment for liver cancer

Surgery for liver cancer

Surgery is one of the main treatments for early cancer that started in the liver (primary liver cancer). You might have part of your liver removed (a resection) or a liver transplant.

A liver resection might be an option if your cancer is only in your liver. A surgeon can remove a small area, or up to three quarters of the liver.

A liver transplant is an operation to remove your liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a donor.

Last reviewed: 28 Apr 2025

Next review due: 28 Apr 2028

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