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Through our unique collaboration with UCSF, our hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) program provides state-of-the-art treatment for patients with cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and biliary (bile duct) system. Our surgeons are trained to provide the latest minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques and technologies to get you the best possible results.
June Peng, MD
HPB Surgeon
UCSF Health
Jennifer Falk, PA-C
Physician Assistant, HPB
John Muir Health
Carlos Corvera, MD
HPB Surgeon
UCSF Health
Victoria Flores, MA
Medical Assistant, HPB
John Muir Health
Kristen Lateiner, NP
Nurse Practitioner, HPB
John Muir Health
Our UCSF-led HPB surgery team works hand-in-hand with multidisciplinary experts across many medical specialties—including other surgeons, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists and more—to provide you with specialized and complete care. Our team includes dedicated advanced practice providers (APPs) and navigators who help you navigate your diagnosis, surgery, and recovery.
For complex cancer cases, patients are discussed at Tumor Board, where the cancer specialists meet regularly to discuss and collaborate, share knowledge and fresh perspectives, and develop personalized, and evidence-based treatments. The team considers all options, including any available clinical trials.
While certain tumors require an open surgery, we can perform many procedures using minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic. These minimally invasive techniques require several small incisions for inserting a lighted camera and instruments.
The potential advantages of minimally invasive surgery include less pain, shorter hospital stay, lower risk of infection, and quicker return to your normal activities.
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