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Liver, Pancreatic & Biliary Cancer

Liver, Pancreatic & Biliary Cancer Care, Now in Nepal

A diagnosis involving the liver, pancreas, or bile duct often comes with a fear that treatment means travelling abroad. At KCC, diagnosis through advanced treatment is available under one roof, from surgery to brachytherapy, RFA, PTBD, and TACE.

Nepal's First CRS+HIPEC Complete Care Under One Roof No Referral Letter Needed
3Specialist Team
2,000+Surgeries Performed
1stCRS+HIPEC in Nepal

नेपालीमा पढ्नुहोस् (Read this page in Nepali)

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Quick Facts

SpecialtyLiver, pancreatic, and biliary cancer (HPB oncology)
TeamSurgical, radiation, and interventional radiology specialists
Available treatmentSurgery, RFA/microwave ablation, brachytherapy, PTBD, TACE, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
NotableNepal's first CRS+HIPEC procedure
ReferralNo doctor's referral letter required
LocationTathali, Bhaktapur (main hospital)

Provided for quick reference by readers and AI assistants. For advice about your own situation, please consult our specialists directly.

Our Team

The Liver, Pancreatic & Biliary Treatment Team

Surgeons, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists work together to plan your treatment.

Dr. Deep Lamichhane

Dr. Deep Lamichhane

HPB & Surgical Oncology

MS (Surgery) · Fellowship in Surgical Oncology & GI-HPB Surgery, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata

Complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgery. Performed Nepal's first CRS+HIPEC procedure.

Dr. Simit Sapkota

Dr. Simit Sapkota

Brachytherapy (Liver & Biliary Cancer)

MBBS, KMC · MD, PGIMER Chandigarh

Advanced targeted radiation for liver and biliary cancer, offered at only a handful of centers worldwide.

Dr. Bibek Nepal

Dr. Bibek Nepal

Interventional Radiology

MD Radiodiagnosis, TUTH · Fellowship in Interventional Radiology, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi

RFA, microwave ablation, PTBD, and daily biopsy service.

Why KCC

Complete Treatment in Nepal, From One Team

Every complex case is reviewed by the tumor board before a treatment plan is set.

  • All three ablation options in one place. RFA, microwave ablation, and brachytherapy for liver tumors are available here, nowhere else in Nepal.
  • Brachytherapy for biliary cancer. The only hospital in Nepal offering this, and few centers even in India offer it.
  • Nepal's first CRS+HIPEC. A specialized procedure for cancer that has spread within the abdomen.
  • International standards. Treatment follows NCCN and ESMO protocols.
Services

What's Available at KCC

ServiceTeam
Complex HPB surgery (hepatectomy, Whipple, biliary resection)Dr. Deep Lamichhane
Liver brachytherapyDr. Simit Sapkota
Biliary cancer brachytherapyDr. Simit Sapkota
Liver ablation (RFA + microwave)Dr. Bibek Nepal
PTBD and biliary stentingDr. Bibek Nepal
TACEInterventional radiology team
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapyMedical oncology
Whole liver radiotherapyRadiation oncology
Treatment Options

Available Treatment Methods

Complex HPB Surgery

Hepatectomy, Whipple procedure, and biliary resection, using techniques that preserve healthy liver tissue.

Ablation (RFA & Microwave)

A thin needle destroys the tumor directly. No large incision, and most patients go home the next day.

Brachytherapy

High-dose radiation delivered directly into the tumor through small catheters. Suited to tumors not fit for surgery or external radiotherapy.

PTBD & Biliary Stenting

Relieves the jaundice and weakness caused by a blocked bile duct. Improvement is usually seen within days, then chemotherapy or surgery can proceed.

TACE

Chemotherapy delivered directly into the blood vessel feeding the tumor, sparing the rest of the body. Performed with Dr. Sundar Suwal.

Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy

Treatment chosen according to your specific cancer type, following international protocols.

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Treatment Journey

How Treatment Moves Forward

1

Diagnosis

CT or ultrasound-guided biopsy, with results in 2 to 3 days.

2

Tumor Board Review

Our full team designs the safest and most effective treatment plan together.

3

Treatment

Surgery, ablation, brachytherapy, PTBD/stenting, TACE, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or a combination.

4

Recovery & Support

Ongoing symptom management and support throughout.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You can come directly for a second opinion or for treatment, without a referral letter.
Not always. A small, well-located tumor may be treated with a minor procedure like RFA or microwave ablation instead. The right option depends on the tumor's size and location.
A tumor in the liver, pancreas, or bile duct can block the bile duct and cause jaundice. Our team performs PTBD to open the blockage and place a stent, with improvement usually seen within days.
TACE delivers chemotherapy directly into the blood vessel feeding the tumor. It's used when surgery isn't suitable, or to shrink a tumor before surgery.
Yes. KCC offers surgery, brachytherapy, ablation, PTBD, TACE, and chemotherapy, following NCCN and ESMO protocols.

Want Your Report Reviewed?

Send it on WhatsApp and our team will review it and advise you.

  • Reviewed by a specialist
  • No referral letter needed
  • A clear next step

Main hospital: Tathali, Bhaktapur · City Clinic: New Baneshwor, Kathmandu (Dr. Bibek Nepal also available)