General and hepatobiliary surgery

The department for General and hepatobiliary surgery is specialized in:

• Development / refinement of minimal invasive techniques for complex liver, gallbladder, and pancreas surgeries
• Use of innovative imaging technologies, such as 3D imaging and augmented reality, to improve precision 
• Research on liver regeneration, portal vein embolization, and ALPPS. Innovations in the treatment of liver and biliary tumors, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Optimization of ERAS protocols and techniques for abdominal wall reconstruction, such as biocompatible meshes, component separation, and prophylactic mesh placement to reduce complications and recurrences.

Services

• Surgical Care:
  • Performing complex liver, gallbladder, and pancreas surgeries (both open and minimally invasive)
  • Treatment of liver and biliary tumors, including advanced oncological resections
  • Transplant surgery for liver transplants
  • Hernia repairs with innovative techniques, such as laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches
• Image-guided Surgery:
  • Use of intraoperative ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and 3D imaging to enhance surgical precision
  • Implementation of augmented reality for better visualization of anatomical structures during surgeries.
• Postoperative Care:
  • Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols to shorten recovery times and minimize complications
  • Offering physical therapy and wound care services to support postoperative recovery.
• Regenerative Medicine:
  • Support for liver regeneration through new techniques such as ALPPS (Associating Liver Partition and Portal vein Ligation) and portal vein embolization.
• Hernia Repair:
  • Surgical treatments for abdominal wall defects and incisional hernias, including the use of advanced mesh materials and surgical techniques like component separation
• Consultations and Second Opinions:
  • Providing specialized consultations for complex hepatobiliary conditions and hernias.
• Infrastructure:
  • Surgical Facilities:
    • Advanced operating rooms equipped for minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgeries
    • Access to advanced imaging equipment, such as intraoperative ultrasound, 3D imaging, and augmented reality systems.
  • Research and Innovation Support:
    • Research facilities for testing new materials (such as meshes) and technologies for abdominal wall reconstruction
    • Laboratories for biomarker research and testing new therapies in oncology and liver transplantation.
  • Transplant Infrastructure:
    • Facilities for performing liver transplants, including perfusion technology for donor organs and long-term care for transplant patients
• Patient Care and Follow-up:
  • Outpatient facilities for postoperative follow-up care, including physical therapy, pain management, and guidance on recovery from hernias or liver surgeries
  • Multidisciplinary teams comprising surgeons, oncologists, physical therapists, and nurses for comprehensive care pathways.
• Training and Education:
  • Educational facilities for medical professionals in laparoscopic surgery, robot-assisted techniques, and postoperative care
  • This infrastructure and services support both clinical care and research, contributing to improved treatment outcomes for patients within the field of general and hepatobiliary surgery.