Hepatobiliary surgery is a discipline of gastrosurgery dealing with diseases of liver, bile duct, pancreas and gall bladder. Special distinction is given to this area of science because of the complexity of the disease and in depth understanding of the operative strategies. Resection of part of liver for tumors, cysts, etc is a major undertaking to be done in only dedicated centers. We at DSC select our patients carefully and have done these safely at our center.

DSC has tried to arrange awareness programmes at various levels to disseminate the knowledge that jaundice is not always an innocent disease and may signify dangerous diseases like cancers, strictures (narrowing of the duct carrying bile), stones, cysts, worms, etc to name a few. Early referral in these cases may be decisive in the final outcome of the patient.

Laparoscopic removal of gall bladder is very common surgery and sometimes may lead to bile duct injury, a very serious catastrophe best avoided. However, once done it is best managed by specialists to have the best possible long term outcome. We at DSC have been a referral center for a long time and have considerable experience in this area.

Whipples procedure for pancreatic tumors , a formidable operation, is done routinely with very low complication rates.