Pediatric HPB Diseases & Surgeries
Protecting Children with HPB Expertise
Pediatric HPB Care
Children can face complex diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas, which require highly specialized treatment. Pediatric HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) care is dedicated to diagnosing and treating these rare but serious conditions. With advanced surgical techniques and a compassionate approach, children can recover safely and live healthy lives.
In simple terms, pediatric HPB surgery focuses on correcting problems in the liver and bile ducts in children (from newborns to young adults) giving them the best chance at a normal future.
Pediatric HPB Diseases We Treat
Biliary Atresia
A rare condition in newborns where bile ducts are absent or blocked, leading to liver damage. Early surgery can greatly improve outcomes.
Hepatoblastoma
A type of liver cancer in children, usually diagnosed at a young age. With timely surgery and treatment, cure rates are very high.
Chronic Liver Disease
When the liver is damaged over time due to infections, genetic conditions, or other causes, children may need specialized medical and surgical care.
Choledochal Cysts
Cysts or dilatations in the bile ducts that can cause jaundice, infections, or pain. Surgery is usually required to remove the cyst and restore bile flow.
Personalized treatments backed by expertise.
Pediatric HPB Surgeries We Perform
Kasai Procedure
A surgery done for infants with biliary atresia, where a new bile drainage pathway is created to prevent liver damage.
Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy
A reconstruction surgery to connect the bile ducts to the intestine, usually done after choledochal cyst removal or bile duct injuries.
Liver Transplant
A life-saving surgery for children with end-stage liver disease, where a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one, often from a living donor.
Liver Resections
Surgical removal of the affected part of the liver, often performed for tumors like hepatoblastoma, while preserving healthy liver tissue.
Why Trust Us for Pediatric HPB Care
Combined expertise of two leading liver surgeons
Dr. Vikas Patel has been part of more than 600 liver transplants, while Dr. Dharmendra Dangi has been part of over 500 liver transplants and performed 500+ complex liver and HPB surgeries. Together, they bring unmatched skill to even the toughest cases.
Experience with high-risk and pediatric cases
From critically ill adults to children needing delicate surgery, our team has successfully managed some of the most challenging and rare liver conditions. Both doctors are trained to manage challenging cases, including liver failure in children, elderly patients, and blood group mismatches.
Proven results using advanced techniques
We use the latest surgical and medical methods including minimally invasive procedures to ensure safer operations, faster recovery, and long-term success. Dr. Dangi is one of the few surgeons in India performing midline donor hepatectomy, a safer way to remove part of the liver from a living donor.
Nationally recognized for excellence
Our surgeons are trusted across India for their leadership in liver surgery. Their work has been featured in medical journals, presented at national conferences, and acknowledged in health magazines such as Silicon India (Top 10 Liver Transplant Surgeons, 2025).
OUR APPROACH
Accurate Diagnosis
using advanced imaging and testing
Personalized Treatment Plans
based on your stage and condition
Complete Pre & Post Transplant Support
when surgery is needed
A Multidisciplinary Team
Both surgeons jointly plan and perform procedures to ensure the best outcomes.
FAQ
Common Questions We Hear From Patients
Your concerns are valid. Here are expert answers to help you make confident decisions about your liver health.
Liver transplant is recommended when the liver is too damaged to function, such as in end-stage liver disease or after failure of other treatments.
Yes. With modern techniques and expert team, pediatric liver transplants have excellent survival rates, and children can go on to live normal, healthy lives.
Yes. Many liver tumors like hepatoblastoma can be cured with timely surgery and chemotherapy, often with excellent long-term outcomes.
It depends on the surgery, but most children recover within a few weeks. With a transplant, the recovery phase may take longer but leads to normal life thereafter.
Every surgery has risks, but at specialized centers with pediatric expertise, complication rates are very low. Safety is always our top priority.
Yes. With successful treatment, children usually enjoy a normal lifestyle, attend school, play, and grow up healthy.
Yes. In pediatric liver transplants, a parent or relative is usually the donor. The donor liver regenerates, and donors recover completely.
Because Every Child Deserves a
Our Approach to Pediatric HPB Care
Pediatric HPB surgery requires not only advanced surgical skill but also gentle, child-centered care. At our center, every child is treated with personalized attention, supported by a multidisciplinary team including pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists.
Talk to Ahmedabad’s Trusted Liver Experts
With expertise in complex surgeries like pediatric liver transplant and rare procedures such as the Kasai operation, we provide world-class treatment while ensuring safety and comfort for both children and families.