“Is liver surgery done under general anesthesia?”
I will have liver surgery. Is liver surgery done under general anesthesia?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Usually as there are limited options.
It depends on what procedure will be done. Liver transplantation, removal of part of the liver and gallbladder surgery will all be performed under general anesthesia. A liver biopsy may not be.
Yes. You will need a general anesthetic.
Yes.
