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Surgeons perform laparoscopy for liver and pancreatic surgery
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Hepatología

Laparoscopy for liver and pancreatic surgery

The part of the body where the liver and pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder are located is referred to as hepato-pancreato-biliary (HBP). In this area, the anatomy is quite intricate, with the organs delicately intertwined behind the bottom of the ribcage – thus, a laparoscopic surgical procedure is an ideal way to examine and address issues there, as it is a minimally invasive procedure.

Man with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Por Dr Jeremy Cobbold
08.10.24
Hepatología

What is metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease?

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a newly defined condition that represents a shift in understanding liver disease in relation to metabolic health. It’s a major cause of liver issues globally and is linked to metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. This new definition aims to be more inclusive and accurate in capturing a wider range of patients affected by liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction.

a graphic of a human torso with the liver highlighted
Dr Richard Parker

Por Dr Richard Parker
08.10.24
Hepatología

What you need to know about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a condition where there is a buildup of fat in the liver. Although some fat in the liver is normal, MASLD is when the fat becomes more than 10% of the liver’s weight and it stops being able to function properly due to stiffness, which can have devastating consequences.

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