Hepato-Biliary Surgery

Question 1

What is the surgical management of the following common gall bladder diseases:

• Gallstones
• Benign biliary tract disease
• Jaundice due to malignant tumours

Answer 1

Gallstones:

• Open cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gold standard)

Jaundice due to Malignant Tumours:

• Surgery the only option

Question 2

What are other options for managing cholangiocarcinoma other than surgery?

Answer 2

• Surgical bypass
• Stenting
• Chemotherapy
• Liver transplant