Oncology specializing in GI (Gastrointestinal) and HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers within the digestive system and associated organs like the liver and pancreas.
Scope of GI/HPB Oncology
These specialists manage a broad range of malignancies, typically divided into two primary systems:
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers: Includes the esophagus, stomach (gastric), small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Cancers: Focuses on the liver (primary or metastatic), pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts (cholangiocarcinoma).
