JASON T. HECKMAN, MD is a specialist in liver, pancreas, general and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He has been trained in cutting-edge techniques to perform minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery. ■ Education, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in Rochester, NY ■ Residency, Department of Surgery Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY ■ Fellowship, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA ■ Fellow of the American College of Surgeons ■ Board Certification, American Board of Surgeons REBECCA L. KEIM, MD, is a specialist in liver, pancreas, general and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She has been trained in cutting-edge techniques to perform minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery. ■ Education, Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI ■ Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI ■ Fellowship, Hepatopancrea- tobiliary Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI ■ Board Certification, American Board of Surgeons ■ Fellow of the American College of Surgeons YOUR SURGERY Surgical removal of hepatobiliary and pancreas cancers offers the best chance of cure. The multi- disciplinary team has been trained in the most advanced techniques. Open Surgery Depending on the operation to be performed, an incision will be made down the middle of your abdomen, or under the right or left ribcage. Prior to open surgery, some patients may undergo diagnostic laparoscopy, the placement of a small camera through tiny incisions. This is done to make sure there is no spread of the cancer prior to surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique using special instruments and small incisions. Liver Tumor Ablation Liver Tumor Ablation is a technology that uses heat to destroy tumors. This procedure is performed through the skin, laparoscopically or during open surgery. Intrahepatic Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy This treatment involves infusing chemotherapy or radiation directly into the liver. FOR ACONSULTATION Albany Liver & Pancreas Surgery is conveniently located on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus. We always welcome new patients and invite medical professionals to contact ALPS for consultations, patient referrals, or patient transfers. Specializing in Advanced Surgical Procedures of the Liver, Pancreas and Bile Duct A Patient’s Guide to Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgery JASON T. HECKMAN, MD, FACS REBECCA L. KEIM, MD, FACS ALBANY LIVER & PANCREAS SURGERY 319 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD • SUITE 304 ALBANY , NEW YORK 12208 PHONE: (518) 525-5207 • FAX: (518) 525-5209 www.albanylps.com • email: [email protected]
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JASON T. HECKMAN, MD is a specialistin liver, pancreas, general andadvanced laparoscopic surgery. Hehas been trained in cutting-edgetechniques to perform minimallyinvasive liver and pancreas surgery.
� Education, University ofRochester School of Medicine &Dentistry in Rochester, NY
� Residency, Department ofSurgery Montefiore MedicalCenter, Albert Einstein College ofMedicine in Bronx, NY
� Fellowship, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Universityof Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
� Fellow of the American College of Surgeons� Board Certification, American Board of Surgeons
REBECCA L. KEIM, MD, is a specialistin liver, pancreas, general andadvanced laparoscopic surgery. Shehas been trained in cutting-edgetechniques to perform minimallyinvasive liver and pancreas surgery.
� Education, Medical College ofWisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
� Residency, Medical College ofWisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
� Fellowship, Hepatopancrea-tobiliary Surgery at the MedicalCollege of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
� Board Certification, American Board of Surgeons� Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
YOUR SURGERYSurgical removal of hepatobiliary and pancreascancers offers the best chance of cure. The multi-disciplinary team has been trained in the mostadvanced techniques.
Open SurgeryDepending on the operation to be performed, anincision will be made down the middle of yourabdomen, or under the right or left ribcage. Prior toopen surgery, some patients may undergo diagnosticlaparoscopy, the placement of a small camerathrough tiny incisions. This is done to make surethere is no spread of the cancer prior to surgery.
Laparoscopic SurgeryLaparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasivetechnique using special instruments and smallincisions.
Liver Tumor AblationLiver Tumor Ablation is a technology that uses heatto destroy tumors. This procedure is performedthrough the skin, laparoscopically or during opensurgery.
Intrahepatic Chemotherapy andRadiation TherapyThis treatment involves infusing chemotherapy orradiation directly into the liver.
FOR A CONSULTATIONAlbany Liver & Pancreas Surgery is convenientlylocated on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus. We alwayswelcome new patients and invite medical professionalsto contact ALPS for consultations, patient referrals,or patient transfers.
THE PANCREASThe pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and in frontof the spine. The two primary functions of the pancreasare to produce fluids to help break down food and to pro-duce hormones that help control blood sugar.
THE GALLBLADDER ANDBILE DUCTSAfter being produced by the liver, bile is secreted into thebile ducts and stored in the gallbladder. Bile aids in thedigestion of fats.
Some conditions affecting the bile ducts and gallbladderinclude:
� Gallstones� Stricture� Leaks (of bile, caused from trauma and surgery)� Cancer (cholangiocarcinoma/gallbladder)
YOUR OFFICE VISITThe staff at ALPS focuses on educating patients abouttheir diagnoses and helps patients to understand thebest options for treatment.
At ALPS, you will be treated with compassion andyour case will be examined thoroughly.
When visiting ALPS for a consultation, you shouldbring any previous biopsies, radiology studies, medication lists, medical records and test results.
Diagnostic scans can be scheduled and completed onthe same day as your consultation. We encourage afamily member to accompany the patient for support.
ST. PETER’S HOSPITALThe doctors of ALPS utilize the surgical suites at St. Peter’s Hospital. These suites offer the mostadvanced technologies. St. Peter’s Hospital pairs itsstate-of-the-art equipment with skilled nurses andtechnical staff.
OUR SERVICESAt Albany Liver & Pancreas Surgery, we are here to helpyou understand the complex diseases of the liver, bileducts and pancreas as well as guide you through thetreatment options best suited for you.
We take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Weconduct biweekly conferences with a team of specialistsfrom oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, radiology,pathology and gastroenterology to assess the best treat-ment options for patients.
This brochure provides an overview of diseases affectingthe hepatobiliary system as well as the latest in surgicaltechniques available.
WHAT IS THE HEPATOBILIARYSYSTEM?The hepatobiliary system is essential for digestion andincludes: the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and the gall-bladder. Many disorders and diseases can affect theorgans of the hepatobiliary system.
THE LIVERThe liver is one of the largest organs in the human bodyand has many functions including:
� Processing food and changing it into energy� Breaking down toxic substances within the body� Storing iron reserves, as well as vitamins and minerals
