According to the complications that are likely to occur after ablation, patients should be aware of the relevant matters and have timely follow-up examinations.
The day after the procedure
Generally, when you return to the ward after surgery, you need to monitor your vital signs and abdominal signs regularly, and also measure your blood pressure.
Bed rest is recommended on the same day, with turning in bed after surgery, eating moderately after 1 to 2 hours, and relieving urine in bed within 6 hours after surgery.
The day after surgery
The next day, we need to follow up liver and kidney function, tumor index and blood count, etc. We can remove the bandage and get up and move slowly.
Patients may have mild liver pain with a temperature of about 38°C, which will gradually resolve in a few days, allowing them to eat normally, keep their bowels open, and not hold their breath or move vigorously.
One month after surgery
After one week, you can resume your normal life. In the first month after ablation, you will need to return to the operating hospital to follow up with an enhanced MRI or CT, liver function tests, tumor index tests, and blood work to assess the outcome of the procedure.
If cancer cells are still alive locally in the ablated lesion or if new lesions are present, aggressive supplemental therapy should be used to improve the eradication rate.
Every year after the procedure
After confirmation of successful ablation, it is recommended to review the enhanced MRI or CT, liver function, tumor index and blood count every 3 months in the first year; in the second year, the review time can be gradually extended according to the situation, and it is recommended to review the above tests every 4-6 months.
Every patient with liver cancer is still at high risk of recurrence after treatment, and lifelong follow-up is recommended to detect early recurrent lesions.