The HPB Unit
Outstanding care for conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and biliary tract
The Princess Grace Hospital ,
42–52 Nottingham Place ,
London, W1U 5NY Welcome to the HPB Unit at The Princess Grace Hospital
Our specialist multidisciplinary team includes clinical nurse specialists, consultants, and specialists in endoscopy, gastroenterology, hepatology, interventional radiology, oncology, intensive care and histopathology.
You can expect an outstanding, highly personalised programme of consultation and care from all the units at The Princess Grace Hospital, one of the UK’s best equipped private hospitals for acute and complex conditions and cancer care.
Why choose us?
Specialist care
Our HPB unit has a fully equipped intensive care unit, full 24-hour radiology cover and a dedicated theatre team.
Sector-leading programmes
We offer the first comprehensive rapid diagnostic evaluation and treatment programme in the UK private sector for chronic hepatitis.
Experts in HPB care
Our consultants are experts who offer multidisciplinary, patient-centred care across the liver, bile duct and pancreas.
What symptoms should I look out for?
There are several symptoms that may indicate you need to test for HPB diseases such as liver, pancreatic and gallbladder disease. However, some serious liver conditions may have no symptoms and so are only identified through abnormal liver function blood test results or abnormal scans, so it is important to get assessed.
✔ Jaundice
✔ Abdominal pain, discomfort or tenderness
✔ Nausea and vomiting
✔ Pale coloured stools
✔ Dark coloured urine
✔ Itchy skin
✔ Chronic fatigue
✔ Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
Our expertise at the HPB Unit
Conditions: By investing in the best consultants, technology and treatment spaces, we can diagnose and treat any disease or condition affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
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Gallstones
Need to know
Sometimes gallstones (small stones of cholesterol) develop in the gallbladder or nearby bile duct. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ beneath your liver. It stores bile, which helps your body digest fat. When this happens, most people have no symptoms but it can lead to biliary colic or other symptoms...
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Bile duct cancer
Need to know
Bile helps to break down and digest fat. It's made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder and carried around the body by bile ducts. Though rare, bile duct cancer can be aggressive. It accounts for 10-15% of all primary liver cancers and affects both men and women. At HCA Healthcare UK, we offer a variety...
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Acute liver disease
Need to know
Acute liver disease occurs when onset is sudden and symptoms can be severe but last for a short period. When the liver stops functioning properly, this can — in rare instances —lead to liver failure. Examples of acute liver disease include acute viral hepatitis, acute alcohol-related liver disease...
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Alcohol related liver disease
Need to know
Prolonged alcohol misuse can reduce the liver's ability to regenerate. ALD refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. It has three stages: 1. Alcoholic fatty liver disease. A build-up of fats in the liver. 2. Alcoholic hepatitis. Inflammation of the liver. 3. Cirrhosis. Accumulated scar...
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Autoimmune hepatitis
Need to know
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an uncommon but serious chronic condition where your body's immune system attacks the liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver. If left untreated, it can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and, eventually, liver failure and liver cancer. If you are concerned you may have...
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Cirrhosis
Need to know
Cirrhosis is the result of long-term, continuous damage to the liver and may have many different causes. The damage leads to scarring known as fibrosis. Irregular bumps (nodules) replace the smooth liver tissue and the liver becomes harder. Together, the scarring and nodules are called cirrhosis. ...
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Liver fibrosis
Need to know
Fibrosis is the formation of an abnormally large amount of scar tissue in the liver. It occurs when the liver tries to repair and replace damaged cells. The build-up of scar tissue can interfere with the flow of blood to the liver and stop it from functioning properly. Over time cirrhosis develops, which...
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Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Need to know
Fatty liver is a condition where you have too much fat in your liver. There should be little or no fat in a healthy liver. Fatty liver that isn't caused by alcohol is called non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can lead to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and, at advanced stages...
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Pancreatic tumours
Need to know
The pancreas produces digestive juices and hormones. Tumours that form on the pancreas can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Tumours start in different parts of the pancreas. Understanding the type of cell the tumour started in and exactly where in the pancreas, will help your consultant...
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Pancreatitis
Need to know
The pancreas is a small organ located behind the stomach that helps with your digestion. Most people with acute pancreatitis feel better without treatment within a week, with no further problems. However, some people with severe acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis — where the inflammation...
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Liver cancer
Need to know
What we offer
✔ MRI, CT, PET scan, ultrasound and X-ray, all available on-site
✔ FibroScan® liver testing for assessment of liver damage and expert interpretation
✔ Rapid diagnostic blood testing
✔ Advanced endoscopy includes EUS, ERCP, spyglass, stenting
✔ Interventional radiology
✔ State of the art surgical operating theatres and intensive care
Leading the way in liver care
Given its vital functions it is essential to recognise and treat liver disease in a timely way. Unfortunately, liver disease is still one of the top five causes of premature death in England and liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer mortality across the world. With our network of pioneering consultant liver surgeons and other HPB specialists, we are perfectly positioned to respond to this very real healthcare challenge.
HCA UK consultants offer patients with a range of HPB conditions sector-leading expertise, technologies and facilities for faster diagnosis, responsive treatment and holistic care.
Complex GI Centre
At The Princess Grace Hospital, we have the clinical expertise and infrastructure to diagnose and treat the full breadth of GI conditions, no matter how complex. Our robust governance structure and consultant-led multidisciplinary approach ensure that patients receive the most appropriate treatment and management plan for their condition.
Imaging and diagnostics
We have imaging and testing facilities on site, including MRI, CT and ultrasound, patients can expect a quick turnaround for results. Where possible, we arrange for tests, imaging and consultations to happen on the same day to make it as convenient as possible.
The Endoscopy Centre
Our Endoscopy Centre at The Princess Grace Hospital is a centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Our experienced endoscopy teams are dedicated to delivering personalised care, tailored to your condition.
Patient story
"I first noticed something was wrong when I had pain in my stomach after eating."
Meet our expert consultants
The skills and extensive experience of our expert consultants are matched by their integrity, compassion and their commitment to patient-centred care.
Mr Deepak Hariharan
Consultant General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon
Mr Vincent Yip
Consultant General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon
Mr Ajit Abraham
Consultant General, Laparoscopic, Robotic & HPB Surgeon
Contact us
Any questions? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.