Mom had liver resection at Thomas Jefferson with Dr. Yeo. She also had a distal panc. and gallbladder removal. This was on 1/4/08. He has a protocol that is mind boggling. She was out of bed and walking the next day. He demands this. She was in the hospital for 5 days. His average is 6-7. She didn't need meds other than an occasional motrin at home!. she did have a minor bladder infection from the cath and was given antibiotics for 5 days at home. She is back on the treadmill.
I know this sounds crazy, but he demand his patients work out in a gym every day before the surgery or he won't do it. Maybe this is what made it go so well. Mom had done chemo for the 7 months prior.
By the way, Mom turned 80 in December.
Wishing you the best.
Amy