Still Feeling Pain After Gallbladder Surgery? The Remnant Cystic Duct
Having a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is meant to eliminate painful gallstones. So it can be confusing and frustrating if a patient’s symptoms—like severe pain, nausea, or indigestion—persist or return. When this happens, the cause may be related to the remnant cystic duct. What Is the Remnant Cystic Duct? The cystic duct is the small tube […]
HPB Surgery in the Pacific
I recently completed a charitable trip to the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in Suva, Fiji. It was a humbling and educational experience and a chance to reconnect with some old and new colleagues. The visit was part of an ongoing collaboration between the Dept. of Surgery at North Shore Hospital and CWM with an […]