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Man with liver disease considering his quality of life.
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Гепатология

Can you live a long life with liver disease, and how do hepatologists help?

Liver disease is a broad term that encompasses a range of conditions affecting the liver, from fatty liver disease and hepatitis to cirrhosis and liver cancer. While liver disease can have serious implications, many individuals can live long and fulfilling lives with proper management and care. Hepatologists—specialists in liver health—play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and managing these conditions to optimise outcomes and improve quality of life.

Surgeons perform laparoscopy for liver and pancreatic surgery
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Гепатология

Laparoscopy for liver and pancreatic surgery

The part of the body where the liver and pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder are located is referred to as hepato-pancreato-biliary (HBP). In this area, the anatomy is quite intricate, with the organs delicately intertwined behind the bottom of the ribcage – thus, a laparoscopic surgical procedure is an ideal way to examine and address issues there, as it is a minimally invasive procedure.

Man with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Por Dr Jeremy Cobbold
08.10.24
Гепатология

What is metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease?

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a newly defined condition that represents a shift in understanding liver disease in relation to metabolic health. It’s a major cause of liver issues globally and is linked to metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. This new definition aims to be more inclusive and accurate in capturing a wider range of patients affected by liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction.

a graphic of a human torso with the liver highlighted
Dr Richard Parker

Por Dr Richard Parker
08.10.24
Гепатология

What you need to know about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a condition where there is a buildup of fat in the liver. Although some fat in the liver is normal, MASLD is when the fat becomes more than 10% of the liver’s weight and it stops being able to function properly due to stiffness, which can have devastating consequences.

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