You may need to have blood tests, imaging and/or an ECG.
Your doctor may also recommend:
- Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan (HIDA scan)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Tell your doctor about any existing health problems and medications you’re taking. Ask if you should stop any medications before surgery.
Before your surgery, you’ll meet your anaesthetist to talk about your anaesthesia.
You’ll need to arrange for someone to take you home after your surgery, as you won’t be allowed to drive.
Minimise your out-of-pocket costs
Ask your specialists whether they'll participate in HCF's gap arrangements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Information is provided by HCF in good faith for the convenience of members. It is not an endorsement or recommendation of any form of treatment nor is it a substitute for medical advice, and you should rely on the advice of your treating doctors in relation to all matters concerning your health. Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, however HCF takes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage or other consequences of the use of this information.