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  Tumors of liver (malignant or benign) Malignant tumors may originate in the liver or spread from other areas such as cancer of colon, lung, pancreas, and stomach. Benign tumors such as hemangioma or cyst.
  Treatment goals
 

Remove tumor or drain cyst.

  Treatment
 
If tumor is localized, it can be removed surgically. Laparoscopic approach is feasible in many cases.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic resection of liver tumor or drainage of cyst.

  Length of hospital stay
 
1-2 days
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Bleeding or leakage of bile from the surgery site in the liver.