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Liver Cancer Treatment in Thane
Dr. Saneya Pandrowala is a liver cancer surgeon in Thane with an HPB (liver, pancreas and bile duct) oncology fellowship from Tata Memorial Hospital. She operates at KIMS Hospital, Thane, removing liver tumours such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and selected liver metastases from bowel cancer, after a careful check of how well the rest of the liver works.
Liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, the large organ responsible for vital functions like detoxification, protein production, and digestion. The most common form is hepatocellular carcinoma, which originates from liver cells called hepatocytes. Liver cancer often develops in people with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B or C infections, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, swelling, weight loss, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and fatigue. Diagnosis is usually made through imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, and confirmed by biopsy. Treatment depends on the stage and may involve surgery, liver transplant, ablation therapies, chemotherapy, or targeted drugs. Early diagnosis is essential for better prognosis.
- Liver cancer primarily affects liver cells (hepatocytes).
- Most common type: hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Major risk factors: chronic hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, alcohol abuse.
- Symptoms: abdominal pain, swelling, weight loss, jaundice, fatigue.
- Diagnosed via imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI) and biopsy.
- Treatment options: surgery, liver transplant, ablation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy.
- Early detection improves survival chances.
When is liver cancer surgery possible?
Surgery depends on the number and size of the tumours, whether major blood vessels are involved, how healthy the rest of the liver is (for example cirrhosis), and your general fitness. Surgery is one option alongside ablation, transplant evaluation, chemoembolisation and drug treatment; your surgeon explains which suits you.
Types of liver surgery
- Limited resection or segmentectomy: removes the tumour with a margin of healthy liver.
- Major hepatectomy: removes the right or left part of the liver for larger tumours.
- Surgery for liver metastases: removes cancer that has spread to the liver from bowel cancer, in selected patients.
Tests before surgery
Usually a triple-phase CT scan or MRI, liver function tests, tumour markers such as AFP, and fitness checks. Sometimes the volume of the liver that will remain is measured.
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Liver cancer surgery: common questions
How do I find a liver cancer surgeon in Thane?
Look for a surgical oncologist with HPB training who works in a hospital with an ICU and an interventional radiology team. Dr. Saneya Pandrowala is HPB-trained (Tata Memorial Hospital) and operates at KIMS Hospital, Thane.
Can liver cancer be removed if I have cirrhosis?
Sometimes. It depends on how well the remaining liver works and on the pressure in the liver blood vessels. Tests show whether a safe resection is possible or whether another treatment is better.
Is liver resection the same as a liver transplant?
No. A resection removes the part of the liver that has the tumour; a transplant replaces the whole liver. Your surgeon explains which one is suitable for you.
Talk to a liver cancer surgeon in Thane
Consultations at KIMS Hospitals, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West, Monday to Friday 2 to 4 pm.
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