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Gastroentrology

Gastroenterology deals with disorders of digestive system. This includes esophagus (food pipe), stomach, small and large intestines, gall bladder, biliary tracts and pancreas. The field of Hepatology deals with diseases of the liver. Keep reading..

Portal Hypertension Surgery.

The liver filters venous blood from abdominal organs. Portal hypertension is increased blood pressure in the veins of abdominal organs. Keep reading…

Pancreatic Surgery

Pancreatic surgery encompasses a wide variety of surgical procedures concerning the pancreas (a gland located behind the stomach just below the liver). Disorders of pancreas can be divided onto those caused by tumors (benign or malignant) and those caused by inflammation (acute or chronic). Continue…

Shunt Surgical Procedures

Shunt surgical procedures are used to improve the flow of blood in veins connected to the liver, the esophagus, and other parts of the body, to stop bleeding and relieve pressure in these blood vessels, and to correct swollen veins.

What Is A Portal Systemic Shunt?