Advanced surgical care for hepatobiliary, pancreatic & complex abdominal conditions
When surgery is required to address a complex condition affecting the liver, pancreas, kidneys, or digestive system, experience matters. The dedicated surgeons at The Liver Institute at Methodist Dallas Medical Center deliver comprehensive, life-saving care using the most advanced techniques available.
Our mission is to provide highly specialized treatment with compassion and convenience— ensuring you receive world-class care close to home.
Surgical Specialties
Advanced Hepatobiliary & Surgical Oncology: Our highly skilled surgeons specialize in complex operations for cancers and diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. As leaders in surgical oncology, we focus on the complete removal of tumors while preserving healthy organ function whenever possible.
Dialysis Access Surgery: We provide expert creation and long-term management of vascular access for patients requiring hemodialysis, including arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts. Our surgeons are also proficient in placing peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters.
General & Gastrointestinal Surgery: Our team is equipped to perform a range of general and gastrointestinal surgical procedures to treat challenging abdominal conditions with precision and care.
Conditions We Treat
We offer advanced surgical solutions for a wide range of diagnoses, including:
- Bile duct disease & cancer
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Liver cancer (primary and metastatic)
- Pancreatic cysts & cancer
- Rare abdominal pathologies, including:
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome
Advanced Surgical Technology
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Methodist Dallas Medical Center was among the first hospitals in North Texas to introduce the da Vinci® robotic surgical system, bringing advanced minimally invasive surgical options to patients.
By enhancing surgical capabilities with greater precision and control, robotic-assisted surgery can help reduce pain, shorten recovery times, and support a quicker return to everyday life for our patients.
da Vinci® Robotic Procedures Available:
- Liver resection
- Bile duct resection
- Biliary bypass/reconstruction
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
- Single-site cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
