Recovery at home after major pancreatic surgery
Recovery from major pancreatic surgery, such as a Whipple procedure, is a long-term process that continues for several months after you leave the hospital. While the first week at home is a significant milestone, you can expect your body to take 6 to 8 weeks to reach a baseline recovery, and up to 6 months for your digestive system […]
Navigating Your Gallbladder Surgery: The Vital Role of the Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOC)
If you are scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (the surgical removal of the gallbladder), you may see a procedure called an Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOC) listed on your consent form. As an HPB specialist, I consider this “road map” one of the most important safety steps during your operation. What is an IOC? While you are under anaesthesia, I perform […]
Global Expertise, Local Innovation: Advancing HPB Surgery Through Robotics
When you are diagnosed with a complex condition of the liver, pancreas, or biliary system, your first priority is finding a surgeon who combines deep technical skill with the latest medical technology. In the modern surgical landscape, the “HPB” (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) designation represents the pinnacle of abdominal surgery—a sub-specialty that demands rigorous training and a commitment […]
Anatomical variation when performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is one of the most common operations performed worldwide. Because it is routine, there is a tendency to view it as “simple.” However, as an HPB surgeon, I often remind my trainees and my patients of a crucial fact: while the procedure is standardized, the anatomy is not. Every human body […]
Understanding Pain and Numbness After Inguinal Hernia Repair: What to Expect
As a surgeon who performs a high volume of both laparoscopic (keyhole) and open inguinal hernia repairs, the most common question I hear isn’t about the mesh or the stitches—it is about how the recovery feels. While hernia repair is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed worldwide, the groin is a complex […]