Hepatology, Pancreato-Biliary Sciences, and Liver Transplantation

Paediatrics

What is Hepatology, Pancreato-Biliary Sciences, and Liver Transplantation?

In a Hepatology, Pancreato-Biliary Sciences, and Liver Transplantation department, a range of procedures is performed to diagnose and treat diseases related to the liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Here are some common procedures

  • Blood Tests
    • Liver Function Tests - Assessing liver enzymes, bilirubin, and proteins to evaluate liver function.
    • Hepatitis Panel - Testing for viral hepatitis (A, B, C) and other liver diseases.
  • Imaging Studies
    • Ultrasound - Initial imaging to evaluate liver size, structure, and presence of masses or fluid.
    • CT Scan and MRI - Advanced imaging techniques to assess liver lesions, biliary obstructions, and pancreatic abnormalities.
  • Endoscopic Procedures
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - To visualise and treat conditions affecting the bile and pancreatic ducts.
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - Provides detailed imaging of the pancreas and surrounding structures and can guide biopsies.
  • Liver Biopsy - Obtaining liver tissue samples to diagnose conditions such as cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer.

  • Liver Transplantation
    • Orthotopic Liver Transplant - Surgical replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.
    • Living Donor Liver Transplantation - Using a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor.
  • Biliary Procedures
    • Biliary Stenting - Placing stents to relieve obstructions in the bile ducts.
    • Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC) - Imaging and therapeutic intervention for biliary tree issues.
  • Pancreatic Procedures
    • Pancreatectomy - Surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas, often for cancer or severe pancreatitis.
    • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) - Removal of the head of the pancreas along with parts of the duodenum, gallbladder, and bile duct.

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