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I am a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon, which we briefly call HPB surgeon. In fact, in my professional career, my interest in liver transplantation has overtaken my focus on HPB surgery. It may seem strange to praise an organ, but my companion of 34 years fully des {...}

Yes, absolutely. Removing the entire diseased cirrhotic liver and replacing it with a healthy liver is the most radical treatment option for cirrhosis. It gives the patient a second chance at life. Can cirrhosis recur in the transplanted liver? Yes, it may. But, befor {...}

What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is an organ where bile, produced by the liver, is stored temporarily until needed. When food reaches the stomach and duodenum, a signal is sent to the gallbladder to contract. This causes the gallbladder to release bile into the {...}

What is liver cancer? Liver cancer refers to cancers that originate from the cells that make up the liver. There are two main types of liver cancer: The most common type is hepatoma (90%). It develops from the liver's main cells, known as hepatocytes. About 85% of hep {...}

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer originates from the cells that make up the pancreas and presents as a mass due to the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells. The pancreas contains both endocrine and exocrine cells. The most common type of pancreatic cancer i {...}