Etymed
hepatectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or part of the liver
Clinical context
A 58-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma involving the right lobe of the liver requires surgical intervention. The patient undergoes a right hepatectomy with successful removal of the diseased portion. Postoperatively, he is monitored for complications including bleeding and liver failure.
Mnemonic
HEPATECTOMY: Hepatic removal - think 'hepatic' for liver, 'ectomy' for surgical removal, 'Hep' sounds like 'Help' - the liver is helping to remove the disease