Liver & Pancreatic Tumors
Surgical management of liver masses, bile duct tumors, and pancreatic neoplasms with precision vascular control and multidisciplinary tumor board coordination.
Overview & Surgical Philosophy
Tumors of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas are among the most surgically demanding. Dr. Rahul Sandhu provides thorough preoperative staging, accurate margin planning, and personalized palliative or curative surgical resections.
Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs
Painless progressive jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), dark urine and pale stools, upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, unexplained appetite loss and weight loss.
Early presentation significantly increases the likelihood of conservative, organ-sparing surgical interventions.
Diagnostic Workup & Staging
Triple-phase CT Abdomen, MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) with biopsy, CA 19-9 and AFP tumor markers.
Surgical Approaches & Techniques
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure), Distal Pancreatectomy with splenectomy, Non-anatomical and anatomical liver resections, Radical Cholecystectomy.
Post-Operative Care & Follow-Up
Intensive care monitoring during initial 24-48 hours, enzyme supplementation guidance, strict glucose management, and tailored nutritional recovery.
Lt Col (Dr) Rahul Sandhu
Surgical Oncologist
15+ years experience in clinical cancer surgery & military trauma care.
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