Hepatobilliary Surgery

What is Hepatobiliary Surgery?

Hepatobiliary surgery is a type of surgery that is performed to remove diseased or damaged liver tissue, as well as to correct any problems with the bile ducts. The liver is a large organ that is located in the upper right side of the abdomen, just below the rib cage. It has several important functions, including filtering toxins from the blood, storing nutrients, and producing bile.

The bile ducts are a series of tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. When these ducts become blocked or damaged, it can lead to a build-up of bile in the liver, which can eventually lead to liver damage. Hepatobiliary surgery is often performed in order to remove a section of the liver that is damaged or diseased. In some cases, the entire liver may need to be removed.