Liver and bile duct surgery

Liver and bile duct surgery, known as hepatobiliary surgery, treats tumours of the liver, benign or malignant, liver cysts, as well as diseases of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestine: stones in the main bile duct, strictures or tumours of the bile ducts. The liver has a remarkable capacity for regeneration that allows the surgeon to remove part of it when necessary: this is liver resection, the extent of which is carefully planned using modern imaging. The remaining liver volume gradually takes over in the following weeks. This demanding surgery requires a team experienced in major surgery, specific equipment and a secure environment with intensive care available. The strategy is defined for each patient after a complete work-up and a multidisciplinary discussion for tumour-related conditions. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, hepatobiliary surgery benefits from operating theatres equipped with the latest technologies, advanced intra-operative monitoring and a multipurpose intensive care unit ensuring close monitoring of the post-operative course.