{"id":1887,"date":"2025-07-22T13:07:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profdrmerterkan.com\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:19:39","slug":"hpb-cerrahisi-nedir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.profdrmerterkan.com\/en\/hpb-cerrahisi-nedir\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HPB surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Medical Discipline of Liver, Pancreas, and Bile Duct Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HPB surgery is a specialized surgical field that covers the treatment of diseases occurring in the Hepatic (liver), Pancreatic (pancreas), and Biliary (bile ducts and gallbladder) systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surgeons working in this field primarily take part in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases such as liver tumors, pancreatic cancer, bile duct strictures, gallbladder stones, and cystic diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HPB surgery is a field that requires high levels of experience and expertise, both due to the complexity of the surgical techniques and the vital importance of these organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABD\u2019de Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) ve Europe\u2019da European-African HPB Association (E-AHPBA) gibi kurumlar, HPB cerrahisini ayr\u0131 bir \u00fcst ihtisas alan\u0131 olarak kabul eder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, this surgical branch requires advanced training and focused experience, distinguishing it from general surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Conditions Does HPB Surgery Address?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HPB surgery deals with benign and malignant diseases that occur in the following three main organ groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1. Liver Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liver metastases (the spread of other cancers to the liver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liver cysts (simple cysts, hydatid cysts, cystic adenomas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liver abscesses and hemangiomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segmental liver resections and lobectomies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pancreas Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatic cancer (adenocarcinoma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuroendocrine tumors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cystic lesions (IPMN, MCN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Pancreatitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distal and total pancreatectomies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Gallbladder and Bile Duct Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gallstones and obstructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acute \/ chronic cholecystitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common bile duct stones and bile duct strictures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bile duct tumors (cholangiocarcinoma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bile fistulas and bile leak repair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cases requiring endoscopic or laparoscopic surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the anatomical and functional connections between these organs, HPB surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach. The surgeon plans patient management in collaboration with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, and pathology specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Perform HPB Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HPB surgery is a specialty that goes beyond general surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a surgeon to perform procedures in this field, they must have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n