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Patients with colorectal metastases affecting both sides of the liver may need a staged surgical strategy. @UCIrvineHealth surgical oncologist Reed Ayabe, MD explains why an initial robotic resection can be useful when another operation is anticipated, including the potential to reduce adhesions.

The segment illustrates how sequencing procedures is part of individualized planning for complex metastatic disease.

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Robotic surgery can provide enhanced visualization and instrument flexibility during selected liver resections. Reed Ayabe, MD discusses how minimally invasive approaches may shorten hospitalization for some patients compared with open surgery. The operative approach, and expected recovery, must still be tailored to disease extent, anatomy and individual factors.

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A challenging liver tumor may have more than one possible surgical approach. @UCIrvineHealth liver surgeons Zeljka Jutric, MD and Reed Ayabe, MD, describe how they review imaging together, discuss alternative resection strategies and weigh how much functional liver will remain.

This shared planning process illustrates the value of a coordinated hepatobiliary assessment before concluding that a complex tumor can or cannot be approached surgically.

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After a hepatectomy, much of the liver’s volume recovery can occur in the first four to six weeks, with additional changes over subsequent months.

@UCIrvineHealth surgical oncologist Zeljka Jutric, MD explains why this regenerative capacity is so remarkable. For clinicians, the key consideration is how the expected remaining liver volume and function affect operative planning for each patient.

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Gastroenterology and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery services at @UCIrvineHealth are among the nation’s best, ranking No. 49 in the country by @usnews.

Our gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal surgeons and surgical oncologists lead trailblazing research and clinical trials to develop novel approaches to detect GI diseases and find the most innovative ways to treat them.

This dedication has also propelled UCI Health to new heights of quality and safety for patients. Whether a patient is here for prevention, diagnosis or treatment, they benefit from a customized plan executed by a team of nationally recognized, board-certified physicians who are at the forefront of digestive health.

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