Medical articles of Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)

03/02/2026
Mr Ravi Marudanayagam
Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon
Surgical management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a patient focused guide
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and complex cancer that develops at the point where the bile ducts exit the liver. Because of its location, treatment requires careful planning and highly specialised surgical expertise.
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20/08/2024
Dr Shivan Sivakumar
Medical Oncologist
The patient pathway in Biliary Tract Cancer
Biliary tract cancer, which includes cancers of the bile ducts (cholangiocarcinoma) and gallbladder, is a rare but aggressive type of cancer. The patient pathway from diagnosis to treatment involves multiple stages, each requiring specialised care and a multidisciplinary approach. In this informative article, leading senior medical oncologist Dr Shivan Sivakumar details why understanding this pathway can help patients and their families navigate the complexities of the disease and make informed decisions about their care.
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14/09/2022
Professor Brian Davidson
Surgeon
What is cholangiocarcinoma, and where is it found in the body?
This article contains information regarding cholangiocarcinoma, or in other terms, bile duct cancer. The medical expert to explain more about this cancer in detail here is distinguished consultant surgeon, Professor Brian Davidson.