Hepatobiliary Surgery

Hepatobiliary Surgery in Tunisia

Hepatobiliary surgery, part of digestive surgery, treats various pathologies affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. This medical specialty requires advanced skills and a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and other medical specialists. Discover everything you need to know about hepatobiliary surgery in Tunisia and the techniques used.

What is Hepatobiliary Surgery in Tunisia?

Vital organs like the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder can be affected by various diseases, some more serious than others. Fortunately, in some cases, alternatives to surgery can treat these conditions. However, for some patients, surgery remains the best option, especially for hepatobiliary intervention. This surgical discipline includes several operations aimed at treating not only the previously mentioned organs but also nearby digestive organs.

To effectively treat various hepatobiliary pathologies, it is essential to choose a surgical method adapted to the disease, its progression, and the patient’s needs. Here is an overview of conditions commonly addressed during hepatobiliary surgery:

• Liver cancer lesions;
• Pancreatic tumor;
• Gallstones, or gall bladder stones;
• Acute pancreatitis;
• Cholecystitis;

What is the cost of parietal surgery in Tunisia?

By opting for hepatobiliary surgery in Tunisia, you benefit from affordable rates and the expertise of our world-renowned certified surgeons, as well as our modern medical facilities. Don’t wait any longer, send us your medical file and request a free quote.

Hepatobiliary Surgery in Tunisia: What you need to know before the operation

To benefit from hepatobiliary surgery in Tunisia, it is essential to prepare a complete medical file including all necessary examinations according to your condition: MRI, X-ray, history of previous operations, and more. Your doctor will also tell you about the blood tests and other tests to be performed. In order to minimize any risk of infection before the operation, it is important to perform special hygiene care the day before. This care includes the use of specific products during your shower, as indicated by your doctor, as well as a delicate shaving of the hairs of the body area concerned by the intervention. A meeting with the anesthesiologist will be scheduled before the operation.

What hepatobiliary surgery interventions are offered in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, hepatobiliary surgery interventions take place in a state-of-the-art setting where you will be cared for by a team of highly qualified surgeons, specialists, and nurses. They will be fully dedicated to the success of your operation. Depending on the pathology you suffer from, the chosen surgical procedure will be adapted. Here are some examples of interventions commonly performed as part of hepatobiliary surgery in Tunisia:

• Hepatectomy: Also known as hepatic resection, involves the partial or total removal of the liver. It is used in various cases, such as the presence of tumors or infections in the liver, as well as to correct malformations such as dilations of the bile ducts;
• Cholecystectomy: involves removing the gallbladder to treat gallstones or gall bladder stones. These stones can block the duct connecting the gallbladder to the bile duct, causing abdominal pain. Fortunately, this intervention is benign because digestion continues to function normally even after removal of the gallbladder;
• Liver transplant: Liver transplantation is a medical intervention aimed at replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one. The liver to be implanted must come from a donor with the same blood type as the recipient. The liver to be removed will come from a deceased person; the entire intervention is complex and requires great organization and the implementation of the skills of several specialists;

How does a hepatobiliary surgery intervention in Tunisia take place?

The operation requires general anesthesia and the duration of the operation will vary depending on the treatment and surgical procedures performed. Generally, the surgeon will have to choose between two options:

• Laparotomy surgery: In this laparotomy surgical procedure, incisions will be made to open the abdomen and reach the treated organ. The size of the incisions will depend on the method used, which can result in more or less important scars after the intervention;
• Laparoscopic surgery: Using laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon can make miniature incisions in the abdominal region. These small openings allow a camera and surgical instruments to be passed. By looking inside the abdomen through a screen, the surgeon can manipulate his instruments with precision. The main advantage of this method is that it avoids opening the abdomen, thus limiting scarring after the operation;

What are the consequences of hepatobiliary surgery in Tunisia?

When the operation is finished, depending on its complexity, it is possible that you will be transferred to the intensive care unit where you will be closely monitored. The length of your hospitalization will be determined by the extent of the intervention as well as the nursing care you will need for your recovery. Before your operation, your surgeon will be able to inform you of the number of days you will have to spend at the clinic, once it is confirmed.

Contact and quote request for hepatobiliary surgery

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information and request a free and non-binding quote for your hepatobiliary surgery. We are always there to accompany and advise you at each step of your surgical intervention. If you are tempted to have your surgery in Tunisia with a serious and experienced agency, trust the professionals of Tunisia Destination Santé. We accompany you step by step for the constitution of your file and for the organization of your stay.