Dealing with liver conditions, whether benign growths or more serious tumours, can feel overwhelming. You may be managing ongoing health concerns, facing anxiety about surgery, or simply unsure about what to expect. While open surgery is usually the norm, minimally invasive techniques now allow many patients to go for liver operations without the need for big cuts in the body. Laparoscopic liver surgery offers the advantages of shorter recovery times and less discomfort.
Laparoscopic liver surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat various liver conditions, including benign lesions and liver cancer. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires a large incision, laparoscopic liver surgery uses small keyhole incisions and specialised instruments, including a laparoscope—a thin tube with a camera—to remove or treat abnormal tissue within the liver.
This approach reduces post-operative pain, recovery time and scar size, making it an attractive option for eligible patients.
The type of laparoscopic liver surgery recommended depends on your condition. Common procedures include:
Laparoscopic liver surgery is commonly used to treat:
Not every case is suitable for laparoscopy and open surgery may be preferred. Your doctor will have to consider your tumour size, its proximity to major blood vessels and any complications that may arise because of previous abdominal surgery.
Before surgery, you will undergo a series of evaluations, which may include:
On the day of surgery:
The procedure usually takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on complexity.
Here’s what recovery is generally like after laparoscopic liver surgery:
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor your recovery and review pathology results if applicable.
Laparoscopic livery surgery is generally safe but some underlying conditions may increase your risk of developing liver lesions or tumours:
The cost of laparoscopic liver surgery in Singapore varies based on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure and the type of liver lesion being treated. Quoting from the Ministry of Health Doctors Fee Benchmark, the doctors’ professional fees are as follows:
Surgeons’ fees typically range from $12,000 to $33,600 (excluding GST).
Surgeons’ fees usually range from $9,300 to $13,700 (excluding GST).
Surgeons’ fees generally range from $2,700 to $4,700 (excluding GST).
These figures reflect only the surgical fees. The final hospital bill will also depend on:
All procedures are Medisave-claimable, which can help cover part of the cost. Additional support may be available through your integrated shield plan or private insurance. For a cost estimate tailored to your situation, please consult with your hospital’s financial counsellor or care team.
As with any surgery, risks include some blood loss, infection, bile leakage, and injury to surrounding structures. However, complication rates are generally low in experienced hands.
If your liver lesion is cancerous, your doctor may recommend further treatment depending on the type, stage, and margins of the tumour.
Symptoms such as persistent fever, abdominal pain, jaundice or drainage from incisions should be reported promptly.
Yes, the liver can regenerate. In most cases, the remaining liver tissue will grow within weeks.
Nexus Surgical provides comprehensive financial services to ensure a seamless and pleasant experience.
Our clinics will be closed from 16 – 18 Feb for CNY
Our clinic at Mt Alvernia Medical Centre A will be relocating from #06-05 to #03-03 (within the same building) on Friday, 26 Sep afternoon.
Our telephone line 6353 4855 will be temporarily unavailable from 12:00pm – 6:00pm on 26 September. During this period, you may reach out to our other clinics for assistance:
We will begin operations at our new premises (#03-03) from Tuesday, 30 Sep onwards.
We look forward to serving you at our new clinic!
Nexus Surgical clinics at Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Parkway East Medical Centre and Mt Alvernia Medical Centre will be closed on 28 January 2025 for Lunar New Year celebrations, while our clinic at Mt Elizabeth Orchard Medical Centre remains open from 0900-1300 hours on 28 January 2025.
Please leave a message in our voice mails and we will respond to you as soon as we can when we resume our clinics on 31 January 2025. If you require any urgent assistance, kindly go to the Urgent Care Centre of any hospitals or contact your doctor through the Emergency Answering Service. Our team at Nexus Surgical would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Happy & Prosperous Lunar New Year with good health in the Year of the Snake!
Nexus Surgical will be away from 17 to 20 October 2024 for our Annual Company Retreat. The aim of our retreat is to review and to recharge, so that we may serve you better.
Our clinics at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Mount Alvernia and Parkway East hospitals will therefore be closed during this period. In the meantime, if you require any urgent assistance, kindly contact us through our Answering Service at +65 6333 5550.
We thank you for your understanding and patience for any inconvenience.
