The Overlooked Necessity of Psychological Support in HPB Cancer Care
When we discuss major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery for cancer, the conversation is often dominated by technical, tangible milestones. We focus on the resection margins, the operative time, the absence of complications and hospital stay. These metrics remain vital, but they represent only a portion of the patient’s experience. As an HPB surgeon, I see patients […]
The Case for Presence: Why In-Person Surgery Conferences Still Matter
In the post-COVID years, the professional conference landscape has changed significantly. The combination of improved teleconferencing technology and a heightened awareness of our environmental footprint has made “attending remotely” a standard, and often preferred, option. As someone who travels from New Zealand to international meetings—including upcoming commitments for the IHPBA in Singapore—I am acutely aware […]