• Is liver surgery done under general anesthesia?

I will have liver surgery. Is liver surgery done under general anesthesia?

4 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Phoenix, Arizona

Usually as there are limited options.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Baltimore, MD

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.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Spokane, WA

Yes. You will need a general anesthetic.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Yes.

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