The AKUH Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Programme offers specialised surgical care for a wide range of conditions affecting the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. Our team of highly skilled and experienced surgeons utilises advanced techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Conditions We Treat
- Liver: Liver tumours (benign and malignant), cirrhosis, hepatitis, and bile duct problems
- Bile ducts: Gallstones, bile duct obstruction, and cholangitis
- Pancreas: Pancreatitis, pancreatic tumours, and pancreatic cysts
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your individual needs:
- Diagnostics: Tests including blood tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures are used to accurately diagnose your condition.
- Minimally invasive surgery: Laparoscopic and robotic surgery offer smaller incisions, faster recovery times, and less pain.
- Open surgery: Our surgeons are experts in open surgical techniques offered when minimally invasive surgery is not suitable.
- Biliary reconstruction: Procedures to repair or bypass damaged bile ducts.
- Whipple procedure: A complex surgery for pancreatic cancer.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our programme brings together a team of specialists for your complete care:
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons: Board-certified surgeons with extensive experience in treating complex liver, bile duct, and pancreatic conditions.
- Gastroenterologists: Doctors who specialise in the digestive system and can perform procedures like endoscopy to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
- Hepatologists: Specialists trained in liver diseases, who work closely with surgeons to ensure comprehensive care.
- Oncologists: Medical and radiation oncologists who provide personalised cancer treatment plans.
- Other specialists: Depending on your specific needs, your care team may also include radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the specialities of General Surgery and Gastroenterology.
If you are experiencing any symptoms related to the liver, bile ducts, or pancreas, please consult with your doctor to discuss a referral to the AKUH Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Programme.
