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Programs & Services

Hepatopancreaticobiliary Group

Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery provides specialized care for patients with lesions of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.

This includes tumours in these organs, liver metastases, biliary strictures, choledochal cysts, and pancreatitis. The HPB surgical team is based at Foothills Medical Centre and provides tertiary and quaternary care to patients across Southern Alberta and parts of Southern British Columbia.

Contact Details

Foothills Medical Centre

Location Info

Foothills Medical Centre - University of Calgary Medical (UCMC) Clinics in Health Sciences Centre is located at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 29 Street NW.

Address
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 2T9
Getting There

Parking available

Foothills Medical Centre parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Eligibility

The following conditions are considered Urgent:

  • severe acute pancreatitis with necrosis (AP)
  • newly diagnosed lesion, tumor or masses (suspicious for cancer) of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts or gallbladder
  • complicated pancreatitis
  • complicated gallstone disease
  • any cystic lesions of the liver, pancreas, duodenum, bile ducts
  • obstructive jaundice
  • liver metastases of any origin that require assessment for ablative treatments or resection

The following conditions are considered Emergent:

  • complete obstruction
  • ascending cholangitis of bleeding from tumor of pancreas, liver or biliary system
  • traumatic injuries to the bile duct, liver or pancreas
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services