Half of the liver removed can still be properly regenerated, and the liver of a normal person can return to normal size in about 3 months.
The liver is properly regenerated on the original basis, and the strength of the regeneration mainly depends on the blood supply of the remaining liver and the texture of the liver and other related factors.
If the remaining liver cells are relatively healthy, liver function is normal and liver texture is good, proper regeneration can occur and the liver can return to normal size in about 3 months.
If the remaining liver has cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc., and the liver cells have partial necrosis, degeneration, etc., the regenerative ability will be significantly reduced, and some of them even do not have the ability to regenerate.
Whether the liver can regenerate or not is affected by a number of factors, and the patient should consult the physician in charge who will make an assessment based on the patient’s condition.