Tag: Keyhole surgery

According to health professionals, having an enlarged, fatty liver can increase the risks associated with keyhole gallbladder surgery and make the procedure more difficult. A liver shrinkage diet is a short-term, low-calorie, and low-carbohydrate plan used to reduce the size of the liver in preparation for this type of operation.

According to some studies, up to 90% of candidates for bariatric surgery have an enlarged, fatty liver that requires a preparatory LRD diet. The LRD diet, or Liver Reduction Diet, is a temporary, low-calorie, and low-carbohydrate plan designed to shrink the liver, ensuring a safer and more successful surgical procedure.