Overview
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Cancer Surgery is one of Dr Ashwin K.R.’s core areas of practice at Aster Whitefield, Bengaluru. Treatment planning combines careful staging, multidisciplinary discussion and a surgical approach chosen to balance oncological safety with quality of life.
Symptoms & When to See a Surgeon
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
- Unexplained upper abdominal or back pain
- Unintentional weight loss or loss of appetite
- An abnormal finding on liver or pancreatic imaging
These symptoms have many possible causes, but persistent or unexplained symptoms warrant a timely surgical oncology consultation.
Surgical Treatment Approach
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) and distal pancreatectomy
- Liver resection for primary and selected secondary liver cancers
- Robotic-assisted approaches where clinically appropriate
- Careful pre-operative optimisation given the complexity of hepato biliary pancreatic surgery
Why Choose Dr Ashwin K.R.
16+ years of experience, 11,000+ major cancer surgeries and a practice built on clear communication — every patient understands their diagnosis, options and the realistic road ahead before deciding on surgery.
