HPB
Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration
Keyhole removal of stones from the common bile duct.
Bile duct exploration may be used when stones block the common bile duct and need removal during specialist gallstone care.
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Treatments & specialities
HPB Disorders
HPB care covers hepatobiliary and pancreatic-region conditions, including selected gallbladder, bile duct, liver and spleen problems where keyhole surgery may be suitable.
General information only. Treatment choice depends on diagnosis, investigations, symptoms, fitness for surgery and consultation.
What HPB care covers
HPB care relates to the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and spleen. Treatment choice depends on diagnosis, imaging, blood tests and overall health.
Common assessment themes
- Gallstones or gallbladder inflammation
- Bile duct stones or abnormal liver blood tests
- Selected benign liver lesions or cysts
- Spleen conditions requiring specialist surgical assessment
Planning treatment
Some problems are managed with monitoring or endoscopic treatment, while others may need keyhole surgery. The safest route is confirmed after review of investigations.
Treatments
Available HPB care
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Laparoscopic Benign Liver Disease Surgery
Minimally invasive assessment and surgery for selected liver conditions.
Selected benign liver lesions, cysts or masses may require specialist surgical assessment and carefully planned laparoscopic treatment.
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Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Keyhole removal of the spleen when clinically indicated.
Splenectomy is removal of the spleen. It may be considered for selected spleen conditions after specialist review.
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Keyhole gallbladder removal for gallstones and gallbladder inflammation.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small incisions and is commonly used for symptomatic gallstones or gallbladder inflammation.
Your consultation
Discuss the right treatment route
Prof. Sheth will review symptoms, investigations and treatment aims before advising whether this speciality pathway is appropriate.