Is it risky for my 19-year-old daughter to undergo surgery?

Question

Hi doctor,

My 19-year-old daughter has a benign tumor in the liver, predicted as FNH. It has been advised to be removed under surgery since the tumor is growing in size although insignificantly.

She has had a blood pressure reading of only 90/60 mmHg normally for months together. Can she go for surgery or is it risky? Her low blood pressure is a concern.

Please guide.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Firstly, FNH (focal nodular hyperplasia) is a benign condition, as you have already explained.

Secondly, blood pressure in the range of 90/60 mmHg is quite common in teenage females.

Before surgery, she will undergo some routine tests to rule out any other abnormality, which can lead to hypotension, such as anemia, hypothyroidism, etc. If all of these investigations are normal, one may proceed with the surgery.

One more thing, low blood pressure during surgery is quite helpful for surgeons as it reduces intra-operative blood loss.

In fact, many of us prefer to keep our blood pressure low deliberately during surgeries. So, you need not worry about this and leave all your worries to your anesthetist. Everything will be alright.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

My best wishes to you and your daughter.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.