The HPB Unit holds a fortnightly multidisciplinary cancer meeting to discuss and plan the treatment of patients with HPB cancers.
Inclusion criteria:
- Gallstone disease (including bile duct stones and other complex problems)
- Incidental liver lesions
- Metastatic liver cancer, including colorectal liver metastases
- Primary liver cancer (HCC/Hepatoma)
- Benign liver lesions (FNH, haemangioma, adenoma, large cysts)
- Pancreas cancer
- Incidental pancreatic lesions (including IPMN and other pancreatic cysts)
- Complications from pancreatitis, including chronic pancreatitis
- Bile duct cancer
- Bile duct cysts and strictures
- Gallbladder cancer
How to Refer:
All referrals to Northern Health should be sent by fax to:
*For detailed referral criteria and required supporting information please see HealthPathways Melbourne via the link below:
Referral must include:
CT and MRI films need to be uploaded to the Northern system. It is imperative that the patient bring a CD of the films if they cannot be transferred prior to the appointment, otherwise there is often a delay in diagnosis and treatment
Please contact the HPB (Surg 4) registrar on 8405 8000 to organise uploading of films
The minimum mandatory investigations / workup to facilitate accurate triage to the Hepato Pancreato Biliary Services can be accessed via the link below:
Health Professional Enquiries:
Contact: the HPB registrar or fellow
