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Comprehensive Hepatobiliary Surgical Program

The hepatobiliary surgical program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is one of the premier programs for complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgery in the world.

Our surgical team has pioneered surgical techniques including the Rex shunt and Abernethy malformation ligation. We have performed over 300 Rex shunt surgeries on patients from all over the world and trained dozens of surgeons on the techniques. Our multidisciplinary approach includes hepatobiliary surgeons, hepatologists, interventional radiologists, oncologists and advanced nurse practitioners who work together in a collaborative approach to tailor interventions to the unique medical needs of each patient.

Contact Us

For more information, or to make a referral, contact our Comprehensive Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery program at 312.227.4040.

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The Hepatobiliary Surgical Program has performed Rex shunt surgeries on children from across the nation and 14 countries.


Conditions We Treat

We treat a wide range of complex liver-related conditions, including: