Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical procedures

Aurora's skilled surgeons specialize in a wide range of hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) procedures to address conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Backed by extensive experience in our high-volume HPB program, the team combines advanced techniques and innovative therapies to deliver precise, compassionate care for even the most complex cases.

What is HPB surgery?

HPB surgery is a specialized area of general surgery focused on treating benign and malignant issues in the hepatobiliary system. This system includes the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts – organs that work together to produce bile and aid in digestion.

HPB procedures address issues such as cysts, blockages, or injuries affecting these organs. For patients diagnosed with cancer, HPB procedures can also serve as an effective cancer surgery treatment.

What conditions are treated with HPB surgery?

• Benign cysts and abscesses
• Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
• Bile duct injuries or obstructions
• Gallbladder cancer
• Liver cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Pancreatitis

HPB surgical procedures at Aurora

HPB surgeries are highly complex and require exceptional precision and expertise. At Aurora, our surgeons are proficient in both traditional techniques and advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches.

These innovative methods enable smaller incisions and more accurate treatment, which can lead to benefits such as reduced blood loss, less impact on surrounding tissue, decreased pain and scarring, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays.

We offer a range of procedures, including:

• Intra-operative tumor ablation (heat and radio wave ablations)
• HIPEC
• Major liver resection
• Pancreatic mucosectomy
• Pylorus-preserving Whipple surgery
• Tumor extraction requiring vascular reconstruction

Along with surgery, treatment for hepatobiliary conditions may include additional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation for cancer, to help achieve the best possible outcome. 

Choosing Aurora for HPB surgery

When you put your trust in Aurora for your surgery, you can expect:

• Expert surgeons: Our board-certified specialists bring extensive experience in the latest surgical techniques and procedures, delivering the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Collaborative care: A dedicated team of HPB surgery experts works closely and partners with your broader care team to ensure your surgical plan aligns seamlessly with your overall treatment strategy.
• Leaders in HPB surgery: As a high-volume center with outstanding results, we combine deep expertise and advanced capabilities to treat a wide range of hepatobiliary conditions and cancers.

Meet our HPB surgeons

Our Aurora surgeons bring exceptional expertise in using advanced, innovative techniques across a broad range of hepatobiliary (HPB) procedures.

• Dr. Geoffrey Bellini
• Dr. Wesley Papenfuss