Hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery is a specialized field of medicine focusing on surgical treatment of the liver (hepato-), bile ducts (biliary), and pancreas. This highly complex subspecialty addresses a wide range of conditions, including malignancies like liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and bile duct tumors, as well as benign diseases such as gallstones, cysts, and trauma. HPB surgeons perform intricate procedures like hepatectomy (liver resection), pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), and bile duct reconstruction.
Laparoscopic surgery, often called minimally invasive or "keyhole" surgery, is a modern technique that revolutionized surgical care. Unlike traditional open surgery, it involves making several tiny incisions, typically less than a half-inch each, through which the surgeon inserts specialized instruments.This technique significantly reduces trauma to the abdominal wall, resulting in less pain, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and a faster return to normal activities for the patient. It is now the preferred method for many common and complex operations.
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the contents of the abdomen, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, as well as the thyroid, breast, and soft tissues.it is a highly specialized field that requires a broad base of knowledge across surgical disciplines. General surgeons manage diverse conditions, from common issues like hernias and gallbladders (cholecystectomy) to complex procedures for trauma, surgical oncology, and critical care. They are often the first point of contact for surgical emergencies and frequently employ advanced surgeries.