HPB, GI, Advanced Laparoscopic
& Robotic Surgery

• Surgical management of pancreatic tumors, cysts, or inflammation

Pancreatic surgery is performed to address diseases affecting the pancreas, an organ that plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. These surgeries are often required in cases of pancreatic cancer, chronic or recurrent pancreatitis, benign or malignant pancreatic cysts, and traumatic injuries.

Among the most well-known and complex procedures is the Whipple operation (pancreaticoduodenectomy), which involves removing part of the pancreas along with sections of the small intestine, bile duct, and gallbladder. Other operations may include distal pancreatectomy (removal of the body or tail of the pancreas), total pancreatectomy, or drainage procedures for pancreatic pseudocysts.

• Surgeries for stomach, intestines, colorectal, and rare abdominal conditions
• Colorectal cancer, duodenal tumors, metastatic colorectal cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum, and related organs. A wide variety of disorders may require surgical intervention, ranging from cancers of the stomach and intestines to non-cancerous conditions such as hernias, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and intestinal blockages.

Common procedures in this field include gastrectomy (removal of the stomach), colectomy (removal of part of the colon), bowel resections, hernia repairs, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgeries.

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (including challenging anatomy like situs inversus)
• Laparoscopic management of Mirizzi Syndrome
• Other minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures

Advanced laparoscopic surgery, often referred to as minimally invasive or “keyhole” surgery, is a modern technique where operations are carried out through very small incisions using a laparoscope—a thin tube with a camera—and specialized instruments.

This method allows surgeons to see detailed images of the inside of the abdomen on a video monitor and perform procedures with high precision. Compared to traditional open surgery, laparoscopic techniques result in less pain, reduced blood loss, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times.

• Paraduodenal hernia, duodenal diverticula
• Completion cholecystectomy for residual gallbladder

Complex and rare abdominal conditions refer to unusual or difficult-to-treat diseases that affect the organs of the abdomen. These may include rare tumors of the liver, pancreas, or gastrointestinal tract; advanced cancers that spread throughout the abdominal cavity; congenital abnormalities present from birth; severe abdominal trauma involving multiple organs; and complicated fistulas or vascular malformations.

Such cases are termed “complex” because they often involve multiple organs simultaneously and require advanced surgical skills, specialized hospital facilities, and multidisciplinary care involving oncologists, gastroenterologists, and critical care experts.