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How long will I stay in hospital after liver resection?

I will have a liver resection. How long will I stay in hospital after liver resection?

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Up to 2 weeks.
Hello,

This all depends on the type of resection. In other words, how much of the liver is being resected, and how are they approaching it (open vs laparoscopic). The length of stay can vary between 2-5 days, depend on how you recover.