The Integrated Liver Centre of Union Hospital is coordinated by a team of experienced hepatologists and supported by hepatobiliary surgeons, interventional radiologists, oncologists, and dietitians. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities including Fibroscan® , ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI scan etc. The scope of service ranges from diagnosis and management of different liver diseases, surveillance of liver cancer, to multi-disciplinary care of liver cancer. Advanced radiotherapy equipment is installed in Union Oncology Centre to provide accurate radiotherapy treatment for liver cancer patients. An all-rounded integration of liver specialists ensures maximal expertise and efficiency in patient care.
Liver is one of the largest internal organ that has multiple functions in the body, including bile production and excretion, metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates, storage of glycogen, production of albumin and clotting factors, and detoxification of blood. Liver diseases usually present as elevation of liver enzymes or impairment of liver function. As liver does not have pain nerve endings, pain is not a common feature of liver diseases. When patients experience pain over the abdomen, it may already indicate a late stage liver disease.
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