Hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers — of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts — need complex, carefully planned surgery.
How is liver, pancreas & biliary (hpb) cancers treated?
Hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers — of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts — need complex, carefully planned surgery.
Category
Digestive
Treated by
Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Diagnostics & Screening
Where
Vesu, Surat
HPB cancers include primary liver cancer, cancer of the pancreas and periampullary region, gallbladder cancer and bile-duct cancer. They are often silent early on, and jaundice can be the first sign.
Surgery offers the best chance of cure for suitable patients. Operations such as liver resection, Whipple's procedure and radical cholecystectomy are planned with detailed imaging and combined with chemotherapy where appropriate.
Early signs to check
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine or pale stools
Upper abdominal or back pain
Loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss or new-onset diabetes
Symptoms have many causes and don't mean cancer — but persistent changes are always worth checking early.
Living well
Treatment, and looking after yourself through it.
Beyond the surgery, care for liver, pancreas & biliary (hpb) cancers means looking after the whole person — body and mind.
Treatment & cure
Surgery to remove the cancer
Where the tumour can be removed, surgery — often minimally invasive — aims for complete, safe clearance.
Systemic therapy
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy may be used before or after surgery to treat the whole body.
Radiation therapy
Precisely targeted radiation can shrink or clear disease and lower the chance of it returning.
One coordinated plan
Surgical, medical and radiation oncologists sequence treatment together, tailored to your stage and health.
Caring for your body
Eat well, simply
There is no special cancer diet — aim for regular, balanced meals; a dietitian can help if eating is difficult.
Move gently
Light activity such as short walks reduces fatigue and lifts mood; pace yourself and rest when you need to.
Prioritise sleep and rest
Good rest helps your body recover; keep a routine and tell your team if your sleep is disturbed.
Care for your recovery
Follow wound-care and medication advice, keep your follow-ups, and report any new symptoms early.
Caring for your mind
Expect ups and downs
Good days and hard days are both normal during treatment — be kind to yourself and adjust expectations.
Lean on people
Family, friends and support groups ease the load; you do not have to face a diagnosis alone.
Calm the mind
Relaxation, breathing and mindfulness can ease anxiety and improve day-to-day wellbeing.
Ask for support
Counselling and psycho-oncology support are part of good cancer care — tell us if you are struggling.
Frequently asked
Liver, Pancreas & Biliary (HPB) Cancers: common questions
If you have been diagnosed with liver, pancreas & biliary (hpb) cancers, advised surgery, or would like a second opinion on a treatment plan, a specialist surgical oncology team can help you understand your options.
Sometimes. Whether a minimally invasive approach is appropriate depends on the cancer type, stage, location and your overall condition — it is decided after a full evaluation.
How we treat it
Liver, Pancreas & Biliary (HPB) Cancers is managed by these specialists, planned together as one coordinated pathway.
