HPB Surgery in Chennai — Liver, Pancreas & Bile Duct
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Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery covers the most complex GI operations on the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. With super-specialty MCh training, Dr. Babu Elangovan performs liver resections, the Whipple’s procedure and bile-duct surgery with meticulous planning.
HPB Surgery in Chennai: Liver, Pancreas and Bile-Duct Operations
Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery covers the most complex operations in gastrointestinal surgery — on the liver, the pancreas and the bile ducts. These organs sit close together and share a delicate blood and bile supply, so surgery here demands experience and precise planning.
Dr. Babu Elangovan holds super-specialty MCh training in Surgical Gastroenterology and performs the full range of HPB surgery, from liver resection and the Whipple’s procedure to bile-duct repair and reconstruction.
Liver Resection
Liver resection removes the part of the liver containing a tumour or other disease, leaving enough healthy liver to function and regrow. It is used for primary and secondary liver tumours and certain benign conditions.
Careful imaging and assessment determine how much liver can be safely removed. Where suitable, minimal-access (laparoscopic) techniques are used to reduce pain and speed recovery.
Whipple’s Procedure and Pancreatic Surgery
The Whipple’s procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a major operation for tumours of the head of the pancreas, lower bile duct or duodenum. It removes the affected organs and reconstructs the digestive and bile pathways.
Other pancreatic operations include distal pancreatectomy and surgery for chronic pancreatitis. These are planned carefully, often within a multidisciplinary tumour board.
Bile-Duct Surgery and Reconstruction
The bile ducts can be blocked or damaged by stones, narrowings (strictures), injury or tumours. Bile-duct surgery clears or repairs the ducts and, where needed, reconnects them to the bowel (bilio-enteric reconstruction) to restore bile flow and protect the liver.
Bile-duct injury — sometimes a complication of earlier gallbladder surgery — needs specialist HPB repair for the best long-term result.
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HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgery treats disease of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. It includes liver resection, the Whipple’s procedure, pancreatic surgery and bile-duct repair, for both benign conditions and cancer.
What is the Whipple’s procedure?
The Whipple’s procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a major operation for tumours of the head of the pancreas, lower bile duct or duodenum. It removes the affected organs and reconstructs the digestive and bile pathways.
Is liver resection safe?
Liver resection is a well-established operation. The liver can regrow, so the part containing disease can be removed if enough healthy liver remains. Careful imaging and assessment determine what can be removed safely for each patient.
Can HPB surgery be done by keyhole (laparoscopic) technique?
Many HPB operations can be performed by minimal-access (laparoscopic) or robotic technique in suitable patients, reducing pain and speeding recovery. The right approach is decided after assessing your specific condition.
What conditions need bile-duct surgery?
Bile-duct stones, strictures, injuries and tumours can block or damage the ducts. Bile-duct surgery clears or repairs them and, where needed, reconnects the ducts to the bowel to restore bile flow and protect the liver.
How experienced is Dr. Babu in HPB surgery?
Dr. Babu Elangovan holds super-specialty MCh training in Surgical Gastroenterology, has over two decades of experience, and performs the full range of liver, pancreatic and bile-duct surgery in Chennai.
Where does Dr. Babu Elangovan consult in Chennai?
Dr. Babu Elangovan consults across Chennai, including Mira Health Care (Adyar), Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet), Capstone Clinics (Nungambakkam), Kumaran Hospital (Kilpauk) and THANC Hospital (Kilpauk). See the Locations page for days and timings.
How do I book an appointment or a second opinion with Dr. Babu?
Use the Book Appointment button or message on WhatsApp. Share your reports and scans when you book so the consultation is focused. We also arrange remote second opinions for outstation patients before they travel to Chennai.
HPB Surgery in Chennai
Dr. Babu Elangovan provides hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery in Chennai with super-specialty MCh training in Surgical Gastroenterology, performing liver, pancreatic and bile-duct surgery at leading Chennai hospitals.
Concerned about hpb surgery?
Request a consultation and choose your preferred hospital. Enquiries reach Dr. Babu’s team and you are directed to the most suitable consulting location.
