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THE HARBORNE HOSPITAL
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery in Birmingham
- Dedicated surgery for your liver, pancreas and biliary system
- Specialists in benign and malignant conditions
- From rapid diagnosis to advanced treatments
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HEPATO-PANCREATO-BILIARY SURGERY AT THE HARBORNE HOSPITAL
Why choose us?
We understand how concerning it can be to have a condition that’s affecting your liver, pancreas or biliary system, and that acting quickly is a priority. That’s why our HPB surgery department is structured to get you in front of a dedicated consultant, properly diagnosed and onto the right surgical treatment pathway as soon as possible.
We’ll take care to ensure that you’re informed, reassured and given exceptional one-one-one care at every stage, and our teams will support you in a way that minimises stress and lets you focus on a positive outcome.
We’ll take care to ensure that you’re informed, reassured and given exceptional one-one-one care at every stage, and our teams will support you in a way that minimises stress and lets you focus on a positive outcome.
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery treats conditions which can affect your liver, pancreas and biliary system, which is your bile ducts and gallbladder. This is a vital system that helps you digest food, removes toxins and delivers the energy and nutrients you need to the rest of your body.
Treating problems with your HPB system often requires a multi-disciplinary team that can include surgeons, oncologists and other specialists, depending on your specific condition. At The Harborne Hospital, we have some of the UK’s leading specialist HPB surgeons, here to advise and take care of you.
Treating problems with your HPB system often requires a multi-disciplinary team that can include surgeons, oncologists and other specialists, depending on your specific condition. At The Harborne Hospital, we have some of the UK’s leading specialist HPB surgeons, here to advise and take care of you.
You may be referred to the expert HPB surgical team by a hepatologist for a range of reasons, including if you have:
- Abdominal pain due to gallstones or pancreatitis
- Liver cysts
- Primary or secondary cancer affecting your liver, gallbladder, bile duct or pancreas
Yes, usually a specialist hepatologist will refer you to us if they assess that you need surgical support because of range of conditions affecting your liver, gallbladder, bile duct or pancreas.
Your eyes and skin may start to look yellow, known as jaundice. If you develop with obstructive jaundice, your hepatologist may also refer you for specialist surgical support.
We’ll work together with them in a multidisciplinary team to get you on to the most effective treatment pathway as soon as possible, including specialist surgery.
Your eyes and skin may start to look yellow, known as jaundice. If you develop with obstructive jaundice, your hepatologist may also refer you for specialist surgical support.
We’ll work together with them in a multidisciplinary team to get you on to the most effective treatment pathway as soon as possible, including specialist surgery.
24hrs
appointments available in as little as one day
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state-of-the-art operating theatres
24/7
acute admissions service
Multidisciplinary expertise
Our leading surgical specialists provide comprehensive HPB care
Focused treatment
Tests, acute care and complex surgeries all happen under one roof
Advanced intensive care
Our Level 3 ITU is run by expert teams with experience of complex conditions
HPB SURGERY SERVICES
Expert surgical support when you need it most
The dedicated team at The Harborne Hospital includes some of the UK’s leading specialist HPB surgeons. They can create a defined treatment plan, personalised to your conditions and needs.
Our Level 3 ITU provides advanced intensive care support should you need it, and our post-operative care is second to none. Our surgical services include treatments to help support you with:
Our Level 3 ITU provides advanced intensive care support should you need it, and our post-operative care is second to none. Our surgical services include treatments to help support you with:
Liver cancer
Malignant liver tumours can be either primary (the original site) or metastatic (secondary to another cancer somewhere else in the body).
Acute liver disease
Hepatic disease. Acute liver disease includes conditions like acute hepatitis and acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP)
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD)
FATTY LIVER DUE TO ALCOHOL INTAKE
Excess alcohol consumption damages your liver, but you may not have any symptoms until the harm to your liver is severe.
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)
Autoimmune liver disease, chronic inflammatory liver disease. Autoimmune hepatitis is when the immune system attacks the liver cells causing inflammation, cirrhosis and liver damage.
Cirrhosis
From complex liver surgery to test and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional HPB care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Liver fibrosis
Liver fibrosis is the scarring that occurs from the liver’s response to injury, which over time can lead to cirrhosis.
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HEPATECTOMY
Surgery to remove tumours on the liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
From complex hepatic surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional hepatobiliary care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Pancreatic tumours
Causes and symptoms of pancreatic tumours. HCA UK experts can explain the symptoms of pancreatic tumours and offer advice on the treatments available.
Pancreatitis
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Locations
Your extended care network in Birmingham
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
Urgent Care Centre at The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
Accessing private health care
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And, to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll offer you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
The process
What to expect
From the moment you contact us, we want you to feel supported and informed. One of the ways we can help put you at ease is by explaining what to expect at each stage of your care.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in the FAQs below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team will be happy to help in any way they can.
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Initial consultation
You’ll begin with an appointment with one of our expert HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) consultants. They’ll give you the time and space to talk about your symptoms – such as abdominal pain, fatigue, jaundice or nausea – and take a full medical history to help guide the next steps.
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Diagnostic testing
To fully understand what’s causing your symptoms, we may recommend diagnostic imaging or blood tests. These could include ultrasound, CT, MRI, or specialist liver function tests. Most tests can be carried out on-site, with rapid turnaround times to ensure the process moves along as quickly as possible.
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Personalised treatment planning
Once your diagnosis is confirmed, we’ll work with you to create a tailored treatment plan based on your specific needs and preferences. This may include monitoring, medication, lifestyle adjustments or, in some cases, surgery. This approach means that your care is personalised and focused from the start.
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Ongoing support
Throughout your care, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. We’ll make sure you have clear communication, continuity of care, and access to the right people at the right time.
Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) FAQ
Your liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder are a complex system within your body, and there are many kinds of specific tests and scans for the different conditions that can affect them. Your specialist surgical team will want to have an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan in place before commencing surgery. A hepatologist will usually create a diagnostic plan which may include some or all of following kinds of tests:
- MRI, CT or ultrasound scans, which can help visualise your liver, pancreas or biliary system and identify specific problems
- Endoscopic procedures that use a small camera inside your body, along with X-rays, to examine a particular area in detail
- Blood tests to check how well your liver, pancreas or biliary system are functioning
Time is a key factor with many HPB conditions, so you should be able to make an appointment in as little as 24 hours. Our process is designed to make sure you’re able to see a consultant hepatologist, get diagnosed and on a path to treatment with the HPB surgery department as quickly as possible.
Not necessarily. Many HPB conditions can be treated with medication or other non-surgical methods, but if you do need surgery, The Harborne Hospital is one of the best-equipped in the UK.
Our Level 3 ITU provides advanced intensive care supported by expert teams for all levels of complexity. You’ll get also receive excellent post-operative care in world-class facilities, and all the help you need to prepare for your recovery and any next steps.
Our Level 3 ITU provides advanced intensive care supported by expert teams for all levels of complexity. You’ll get also receive excellent post-operative care in world-class facilities, and all the help you need to prepare for your recovery and any next steps.
Our patients’ stories
Julia's story
When Julia started experiencing pain on her right side, she didn’t hesitate in seeking medical advice. A scan revealed a lesion in her liver, prompting further tests.
“… the care and support I’ve received from Mr Chatzizacharias, and the whole team at The Harborne Hospital, has been incredible.”
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