How does liver shrinkage improve the chances of a successful operation?

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How does liver shrinkage improve the chances of a successful operation?

An enlarged and obese liver complicates surgery and raises the risk of liver laceration. A liver shrinkage before weight loss surgery helps in less complication during and after weight loss surgery. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about how liver shrinkage improve the chances of a successful operation.

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