Unit for Hepatobiliary surgery (liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract)

At the Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, we specialize in the comprehensive treatment of benign and malignant diseases affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract. Our committed team implements innovative and pioneering techniques, including precise and selective tumor resections, as well as life-saving "extreme" surgeries involving extensive resections.

We perform some surgeries using advanced techniques such as laparoscopy, intraoperative ultrasound, and the application of radio waves and microwaves to remove tumors. Innovative tools like the NanoKnife and the da Vinci robot are employed to ensure utmost precision during surgical resections.

The unit works in full cooperation with the Center for Liver Diseases.

Innovative surgical technologies in the department of liver and cardiology surgery: 

NanoKnife

A cutting-edge technology employed for the treatment of unresectable tumors near critical blood vessels in the liver and pancreas. This innovative approach utilizes a high-voltage electric current to induce irreversible changes in the cell membrane, thereby disrupting its continuity and impermeability, leading to cell death.

The da Vinci robot

This innovative robotic surgery is a minimally invasive method that eliminates the need for opening the abdomen. Instead, small incisions in the skin allow the insertion of medical equipment and cameras to capture and display the surgical field. Using a remote control-like console, a skilled surgeon controls the robot arms which hold the surgical instruments. The da Vinic robot we use at Sheba is among the most advanced in Israel, boasting four arms, 3D vision, and magnification up to 12 times.