Gastro Sciences
Liver and HPB
HPB refers to the liver, pancreas and biliary system, which includes the gallbladder and bile ducts. Symptoms and abnormal tests in these organs may need assessment together because their functions are closely connected.
Medically reviewed by: Hospital medical team Last reviewed: 2026
A review may explore metabolic health, infections, alcohol use, medicines and imaging findings. Treatment is diagnosis-specific; the examples below do not confirm that any particular investigation or procedure is available at the hospital.
Conditions treated
- Fatty liver
- Hepatitis
- Gallbladder conditions
- Pancreatic conditions
- Bile duct obstruction
- Cirrhosis
Investigations
- Liver function and clotting blood tests
- Hepatitis virus testing when indicated
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Liver stiffness assessment
- MRI or MRCP for selected liver and bile duct concerns
Treatment options
- Individualised metabolic and nutrition management
- Antiviral treatment for eligible hepatitis infections
- Monitoring and management of cirrhosis complications
- Supportive treatment for pancreatitis
- Surgical referral for selected gallbladder or pancreatic conditions
Procedures
- Image-guided liver biopsy
- ERCP for selected bile duct problems
- Gallbladder surgery
- Selected liver or pancreatic surgery
Preparing for your visit
- Bring previous liver blood tests, hepatitis results and imaging reports.
- List herbal remedies, supplements and all prescribed medicines.
- Discuss alcohol intake openly so that advice can be appropriate.
- Check whether fasting is needed for the specific scan or blood test booked.
Recovery overview
- A review or blood test usually needs little interruption to routine activities.
- After an invasive procedure, follow the observation and activity instructions provided.
- Avoid starting liver supplements or restrictive diets without clinical advice.
- Keep scheduled monitoring even if symptoms improve or were absent initially.
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Liver and HPB Specialist
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor.
Liver and HPB
Make sense of liver and biliary findings
Enquire about a review of your symptoms, blood tests or scans and discuss what further assessment may be appropriate.