Specialized hepatic interventions customized for your condition, providing effective treatment for liver disorders, disease management, and improved quality of life.
Dr. Nguyen specializes in a range of advanced liver procedures tailored to address various hepatic disorders and conditions. Each intervention method is designed to effectively treat the underlying problem, preserve maximum healthy liver tissue, and optimize regeneration while employing techniques appropriate for your specific diagnosis and liver function.
The specific surgical approach will be carefully selected based on your diagnosis and individual liver function needs, ensuring the most effective treatment plan for your situation.
This minimally invasive diagnostic procedure obtains a small tissue sample from your liver for microscopic examination, providing crucial information about liver health and the cause of abnormalities.
What happens during surgery?
Using imaging guidance (typically ultrasound or CT scan), your surgeon precisely locates the area of concern and carefully inserts a specialized needle through a small incision in the abdomen. A tiny sample of liver tissue is extracted for comprehensive laboratory analysis. Additional samples may be taken if needed. The entire procedure typically takes 30-60 minutes under local anesthesia with sedation.
Benefits:
Definitive diagnosis of various liver conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cancer
Ability to determine the stage and severity of liver disease
Minimal invasiveness with only a tiny incision required
Same-day procedure with quick recovery for most patients
Essential information to guide appropriate treatment decisions
Can detect conditions not visible in standard imaging studies
Liver biopsy provides critical diagnostic information through a minimally invasive approach, allowing for confident treatment planning while maximizing patient comfort and minimizing recovery time.
This specialized procedure removes diseased portions of the liver while preserving healthy tissue, treating conditions such as primary liver tumors, metastases, or localized liver damage.
What happens during surgery?
Using either minimally invasive techniques or an open approach, depending on your specific condition, your surgeon carefully identifies the affected liver segments. Blood vessels supplying the targeted area are meticulously controlled before the diseased portion is precisely separated and removed. Special attention is paid to preserving maximum healthy tissue to support liver regeneration. The entire procedure typically takes 3-6 hours under general anesthesia.
Benefits:
Effective treatment or potential cure for primary liver cancers and isolated metastases
Preservation of healthy liver tissue to maintain essential liver functions
Ability of the remaining liver to regenerate in most cases
Minimally invasive options for appropriate candidates
Definitive pathological analysis of the entire tumor
Potential for combining with other treatments for comprehensive care
Liver resection offers a potentially curative option for patients with localized liver disease, leveraging the organ's unique regenerative capacity while removing affected segments to restore optimal liver health and function.
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All our liver procedures are performed by our highly trained surgical team using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. We're committed to providing you with the most effective, specialized care for liver conditions because we believe you deserve:
Precise treatment of complex liver disorders and diseases
Liver-preserving techniques that maintain maximum organ function
Expert management of both benign and malignant conditions
Minimally invasive options when appropriate for reduced recovery time
Comprehensive pre-operative planning using advanced imaging
Personalized care for chronic liver conditions and acute interventions
Dedicated follow-up to ensure optimal liver regeneration and function
Dr. Richard Nguyen is a board-certified General Surgeon with over 20 years of surgical expertise and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery from Vanderbilt University. Since establishing his practice in San Jose in 2007, he has pioneered innovative surgical techniques, including single-incision laparoscopic procedures and mastery of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. Beyond his acclaimed bariatric surgery practice, he has earned national recognition for his specialized expertise in both non-mesh and advanced mesh hernia repairs, while also serving as a critical approach surgeon for anterior spine access procedures. Dr. Nguyen combines technical precision with personalized care across multiple premier facilities throughout the South Bay Area.
I would refer Doctor Nguyen to anyone, in fact I have and they have all had the same experience as me. He is truly great. I owe all my success to Doctor Nguyen and I thank him for all the work he has done for me and continues to do so. He is extremely amazing, and I am very grateful to him.
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At 50, I now have a life I had only dreamed of a year before. My body tells me if I am done eating. This surgery is a tool that I have used to the fullest. It is not an easy way out. It still took work. But I honestly know that I would not be living this amazing new life if I didn’t step forward to embrace this life-saving surgery.
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Dr. Nguyen has changed my life completely. I feel so much better and I also feel like I’ve got control of my life again…I had high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. I took at least 5 different medications for the past 30 years. NOW, after surgery I take no medications only vitamins!
Wondering which surgical procedure might be right for your condition? We're here to help you understand your treatment options and develop a personalized surgical plan. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Your path to improved health may be more achievable than you think—with advanced surgical techniques leading to faster recovery, reduced complications, and a significantly enhanced quality of life.