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Each year, more than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. There are also many noncancerous (benign) conditions, including cysts, gallstones and pancreatitis.

At St. Peter's, our staff includes experts in oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, interventional radiology, pathology, and gastroenterology. We use advanced technologies, including robotic, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgical devices, to diagnose and treat those problems.

Our hepatobiliary teams use advanced technologies, including robotic, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgical devices, to diagnose and treat those problems.

What Does Hepatobiliary Mean?

Hepatobiliary refers to the liver and its closely associated functioning with the gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. These organs work together to aid the body in digestive and endocrine, or regulatory, functions. Many disorders and diseases can affect these organs which require medical care.

Some Conditions Affecting the Liver, Pancreas and Bile Ducts

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis 
  • Pseudocyst
  • Cystic Neoplasm
  • Liver Tumors Cancers
  • Bile Duct Cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Hepatic Cyst
  • Hemangioma
  • Hepatic Adenoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pseudocyst 
  • Gallstones
  • Bile Leaks (caused by trauma and surgery)

Our providers are experts in hepatobiliary care and take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. 

 

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