HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY
Hepatobiliary disorders are very common and are being detected with increasing frequency because of better diagnostic facilities these days. The common biliary disorders include stones forming in the biliary tract, and cancers of the bile duct and gall bladder. Liver tumors are also commonly encountered and require removal of a part of the liver ensuring adequate remnant is left behind. Liver cysts (simple/ hydrated) require surgery when indicated. The emphasis in dealing with patients with hepatobiliary disorders is on multidisciplinary care involving the gastroenterologist, the radiologist, the surgeon and the oncological disciplines. disease and other disorders of the esophagus.
