Published in:
02-08-2022 | Editorial
Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgery: Pushing the Boundaries with Technology
Author:
Mallika Tewari
Published in:
Indian Journal of Surgery
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Special Issue 2/2022
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Excerpt
Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) as the name suggests encompasses three broad fields, liver, pancreas, and the biliary tree. The field requires not only surgical dexterity but also a deep understanding of the variable anatomy of the region coupled with foresight and prompt recognition of the complications and its treatment. It is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in surgery with advances in surgical precision aided by technology, minimal access, and strong support coming in from intensive care specialists, state-of-art three-dimensional (3D) imaging reconstructions, and interventional radiology with potentially excellent outcomes after complex resections. …