E-AHPBA - HPB Insights

This episode explores women, leadership, and the future of HPB surgery — and we’re joined by someone at the very heart of that conversation: Dr Isabella Frigerio, leading pancreatic surgeon from Italy and President‑Elect of the E‑AHPBA.Together, we delve into the challenges and opportunities for women in HPB, and move beyond gender to discuss mentorship, the qualities that define exceptional surgical leaders, and how we create meaningful opportunities for the next generation. Guest Bio: Dr

The management of chronic pancreatitis remains challenging, and while advances in endoscopy, imaging, and surgery have improved outcomes, it is harsh testimony that a total pancreatectomy, the earliest operation performed for CP back in 1946, is still a treatment option for a benign disease that was identified on autopsy more than 200 years ago.Today we are joined by Professor Ajith Siriwardena, head of HPB at Manchester University, Past President of the E-AHPBA and internationally recognised for

During this episode we turn our focus to one of the more demanding aspects of pancreatic surgery: vascular reconstructions and intra-operative emergencies. These are moments that test not only technical ability, but judgement, preparation, and teamwork. Knowing when and how to perform vascular reconstruction - and how to respond when things don’t go to plan, can be the difference between success and catastrophe. We’re joined by the esteemed Professor Shailesh Shrikhande, former deputy director of

HPB surgery is defined by complexity, high stakes, and constant pressure, it’s easy to measure success in numbers: cases performed, papers published, positions held. But what does a sustainable, fulfilling career in HPB surgery really look like over decades of practice?Dr Malini Bhana and Dr Brian Kiplagat Misoi are joined for our very first episode by Professor Eduard Jonas, President of the E-AHPBA. As head of surgical HPB training at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, Professor Jonas is