Department of General, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery JPMC

26/08/2026

🦋 The Thyroid — Small Organ, Delicate Surgery, Great Responsibility.

What may look like “just a specimen” represents hours of careful planning, precise dissection and respect for the intricate anatomy of the neck.

Thyroid surgery demands more than simply removing the gland. Every step is performed with meticulous attention to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, parathyroid glands, vascular structures and surrounding tissues — because the goal is not only to remove the diseased thyroid, but to preserve function and quality of life.

This specimen marks the culmination of a procedure where anatomy meets precision, patience meets skill, and teamwork makes the difference.

From the operating table to histopathology, every specimen carries a story — and every surgery carries the hope of a healthier tomorrow. 🩺✨

Precision in every plane. Respect for every structure. Purpose behind every move.

23/08/2026

The Battle Beneath the Surface 🫧⚔️

A hydatid cyst may look deceptively simple from the outside—but behind that wall lies a parasite capable of turning one careless moment into a major complication. Every step matters: careful exposure, controlled deroofing, protection of the operative field, meticulous removal of the cyst contents, and above all, avoiding spillage.

There’s something uniquely thrilling about the moment the cyst is finally opened and the hidden pathology reveals itself. 🫧

No rush. No unnecessary movement. Just controlled surgery.

The goal isn’t simply to remove a cyst.
It’s to defeat the disease while respecting the anatomy around it.

Another hydatid cyst opened.
Another parasite conquered.
Another reminder that in surgery, precision is power. 🩺🔥

Hydatid cyst deroofing — where patience meets adrenaline, and every move counts. ⚔️

23/08/2026

Hydatid cyst of liver

14/08/2026

A Rare Hepatobiliary Lesion, Successfully Resected

Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver (MCN-L) — a rare cystic tumor of the liver, successfully resected with meticulous surgical planning and attention to oncological principles.

These lesions can be challenging to distinguish from other complex hepatic cysts, making accurate diagnosis, appropriate surgical strategy, and complete resection crucial.

🔹 Diagnosis: Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver
🔹 Treatment: Surgical resection
🔹 Outcome: Successful resection

Another case highlighting the importance of specialized hepatobiliary expertise, careful surgical judgment, and multidisciplinary care in managing rare liver tumors.

11/08/2026

🤖 Beyond the Technology, There Is Always a Patient.

A successful Robotic Right Hemicolectomy — but behind every procedure is a person who trusted us with their health, their fears, and their hope.

Robotic surgery gives us remarkable precision, enhanced visualization, and greater control. But technology is only a tool. The real purpose is to make surgery safer, gentler, and more meaningful for the patient.

Every dissection is performed with precision.
Every decision is made with responsibility.
And every patient is treated with the same hope we would have for our own loved ones. ❤️

Because surgery is not just about removing disease — it is about giving someone the confidence to move forward with life.

🤖 Precision in our hands.
❤️ Compassion in our care.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

A silent consequence of trauma can remain hidden for months.

Etiology: blunt trauma
Management: Splenectomy
Reason: symptomatic cyst not amenable to spleen-preserving surgery.

This patient presented with a post-traumatic splenic cyst—a delayed complication that had gradually become symptomatic. After careful evaluation and meticulous surgical planning, a splenectomy was successfully performed.

Every scar tells a story. Every operation offers a new beginning.

Behind every successful surgery is a team committed to precision, patient safety, and compassionate care. Restoring health is more than removing disease—it's giving patients the confidence to return to their lives.

Another life transformed, one operation at a time.

04/08/2026

Central Pancreatectomy – A Parenchyma-Preserving Procedure

Not every pancreatic lesion requires a major resection. Central pancreatectomy is a specialized, pancreas-preserving operation designed for selected benign and low-grade malignant tumors of the pancreatic neck and proximal body. By preserving both the pancreatic head and distal pancreas, it helps maintain long-term endocrine and exocrine function while achieving complete tumor excision.
Preserving the pancreas. Preserving function. Delivering precision.

Picture 1 : In pancreatic surgery, anatomy is everything.
Every millimeter matters when working around the portal venous confluence. This intraoperative image highlights the key vascular relationships encountered during central pancreatectomy, where meticulous dissection and profound anatomical knowledge transform complexity into safe surgical practice.
"Precision is born from anatomy, and excellence is achieved through respect for it."

03/08/2026

From a complex operation to a victorious discharge. ✨
A successful Whipple procedure is only the beginning—the real victory is a patient walking out of the hospital with a smile and renewed hope. Moments like these remind us why we chose surgery. Wishing our patient continued strength and a smooth recovery.