The center works closely with well-known hospitals and uses advanced technology to evaluate and treat complicated medical conditions. With increasing cases of liver disease in Pakistan and globally, including liver cancer , having a focused facility like this ensures that individuals get targeted and effective treatment. By dedicating its practice to liver, bile duct, and pancreatic diseases, Liver Care Center offers a level of expertise that leads to better outcomes and improved long-term health.
Pioneering Leadership and Proficiency | Dr. Muhammad Zakria
At the center of the Liver Care Center’s medical leadership is Doctor Muhammad Zakria a distinguished HPB surgeon with international training and professional certifications. Dr. Zakria holds qualifications including MRCS from the UK, FCPS Pakistan, and FACS (USA), with specialized fellowship training in HPB surgery abroad. His comprehensive clinical training allows him to carry out advanced surgical procedures such as liver resections, pancreatic surgeries, biliary reconstructions, and cancer surgeries with confidence and accuracy. His international exposure has introduced international surgical standards to Pakistan.Dr. Muhammad Zakria’s approach brings together clinical evidence-based care with personalized patient care. Before any treatment, he carefully evaluates each patient’s condition using clinical history, diagnostic imaging, and LFTs. By prioritizing clear communication, he helps ensure that families and caregivers fully comprehend the nature of the disease, treatment options, surgical expectations, and recovery process. Under his care, the clinic has developed a reputation for high surgical quality and patient-focused care, even in complex and high-risk medical cases.
Hospital Network Collaboration for Total Expert Surgical Assistance
The Liver Care Center does not operate in isolation, it delivers surgical treatment through well-equipped facilities such as Saleem Memorial Hospital and Evercare Hospital in Lahore. These collaborating hospitals offer modern surgical theaters, critical care units, blood bank services, specialized anesthesia services, and infection control systems required for major surgeries. This coordinated approach ensures that patients receive complete medical care from initial surgical planning through after-surgery care, all within a unified care pathway.Surgical procedures at these hospitals involve collaborative medical teams, including specialists in diagnostic imaging, cancer care, anesthesia, and intensive care. This collaborative environment improves procedural safety and post-surgical recovery, especially for complex liver and pancreatic operations. The availability of high-level facilities means that even critical patients can benefit from structured treatment processes and planned recovery protocols supported by continuous medical supervision.
Common Ailments Cured at Liver Clinic
Liver Care Center addresses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These include hepatic cancer (such as hepatocellular carcinoma and secondary liver tumors), tumors of the pancreas, gallbladder cancer , bile duct cancers (like bile duct carcinoma), bile duct obstruction due to stones, viral hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, advanced liver disease, and obstructive jaundice. Many of these conditions require timely detection and expert care because they can progress silently without obvious symptoms for extended durations.Fatty liver disease and hepatitis infections are particularly common in this region, often linked to unhealthy lifestyles and delayed diagnosis. If left untreated, these conditions can develop into liver fibrosis, advanced liver scarring, and eventually hepatic failure or liver cancer. Signs such as sudden weight loss, ongoing tiredness, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, or digestive irregularities may indicate underlying HPB disease. By offering targeted screening and specialized diagnostics, the center helps patients understand and treat conditions before they become advanced or life-threatening.
Benefits of Early Diagnosis Is Vital
Timely diagnosis plays a crucial role in effective liver and pancreas disease management. Many hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions, especially malignancies, show improved response to medical care when found at an early stage. Diagnostic imaging such as CT scans, MRI, and MRCP imaging allow specialists to visualize internal issues, determine the size and location of tumors, and map the most appropriate and safest treatment route. Laboratory tests like LFTs and tumor markers also assist physicians evaluate disease severity and organ performance.Without early assessment, patients are at risk of facing more complicated procedures or limited treatment options. Conditions like cirrhosis and bile duct obstruction can progress silently over years, eventually causing critical health issues. At the Liver Care Center, every patient receives individualized disease evaluation, ensuring that even early indicators are investigated and treated without delay. Early intervention enhances surgical outcomes, reduces recovery timelines, and promotes better long-term health.
Awareness of Early Symptoms and Disease Risk Knowledge in Medical Care
HPB diseases can cause a range of symptoms, although some early signs may be subtle or unclear. Frequent signs include persistent tiredness, sudden weight changes, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), loss of appetite, digestive disturbances, and fluid retention. Hepatitis infections may begin with flu-like symptoms, while late-stage liver disease can cause complications such as ascites or clotting problems. These symptoms require detailed medical evaluation because they may reflect significant underlying conditions.Knowing risk factors is equally important. Conditions like long-term hepatitis infections, prolonged alcohol consumption, metabolic syndrome (such as diabetes, obesity), and hereditary factors can raise the risk of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease. Regular monitoring, lifestyle modification, and clinical evaluation can reduce risk levels and promote early detection. The Liver Care Center focuses on educating patients so patients can more easily identify early warning signs and get appropriate medical care before conditions worsen.
State-of-the-Art Expert Surgical Care Conducted
The Liver Care Center provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art surgical care. Primary operations include hepatic tumor removal, pancreaticoduodenectomy, removal of the distal pancreas, bile duct reconstructions, gallbladder surgery , and endoscopic stone removal via ERCP. These procedures require careful planning, trained multidisciplinary teams, and post-surgical management to ensure the best possible outcomes.The clinic uses a combination of open and minimally invasive surgical techniques depending on each patient’s clinical profile. Less invasive techniques such as keyhole surgery and image-guided ablation can reduce pain, decrease infection chances, and shorten recovery time compared to conventional surgery. For advanced oncological cases where complete surgical removal is feasible, the center aligns surgical treatment with oncology support, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive treatment that includes chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy as required.
Function of Endoscopic Approach and Keyhole Surgery Options
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography is an important endoscopic procedure used to diagnose and treat stones in the bile duct, strictures, and specific tumors. By using an flexible endoscope equipped with diagnostic and treatment instruments, specialists can remove obstructions, insert stents, or extract stones without the need for open surgery. This approach minimizes healing time, lowers patient pain, and avoids larger incisions.Less invasive procedures such as laparoscopic resections and ablations also contribute heavily in modern HPB care. These techniques use minimal entry points and precise imaging to locate and treat tumors accurately. For appropriate candidates, minimally invasive procedures can offer quicker recovery, minimized risks, and less time in hospital while still delivering effective disease control.
Major Surgery When Indicated
While less invasive procedures are valuable, some cases require traditional surgery, especially when growths are big, located deep within the organ, or involving major vascular structures. Traditional surgery provides specialists with direct access and clear view, which can be critical in complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures. Liver Care Center assesses every patient to decide on the optimal surgery type.Choices are made after detailed evaluation of radiological assessments, condition staging, and organ performance. When open surgery is necessary, patients are supported with full pre-op consultation and post-surgery management to minimize complications and successful surgical results.
Next-Generation Medical Diagnostics and Diagnostic Technology
Effective HPB care relies on thorough diagnostic evaluation. Liver Care Center uses advanced imaging tools like computed tomography scans, MRI, Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography, and FibroScan, combined with detailed blood and tissue tests including liver function tests, CBCs, and tissue biopsies as required. This tool measures hepatic stiffness and helps detect early stages of fibrosis and cirrhosis without surgical intervention. CT and MRI scans offer high-resolution images of internal structures, helping physicians visualize tumors and organ abnormalities accurately.These diagnostic methods provide a comprehensive view of disease progression and support surgical planning by revealing tumor dimensions, positioning, and relation to nearby organs. A thorough evaluation helps doctors tailor therapy plans that reduce risk and increase likelihood of treatment success. This modern diagnostic approach enhances patient management, supports surgical precision, and guides better long-term monitoring.
How Imaging Supports Operative Strategy
Imaging is the foundation of preoperative planning for HPB conditions. By providing comprehensive views of organ structures and disease extent, imaging helps surgeons strategize on how to safely intervene. CT and MRI scans help assess tumor margins and vascular relationships, while Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography maps bile duct structures.With high-quality imaging, specialists can determine the best operative method, anticipate challenges, lower operative hazards, and achieve better surgical results. These imaging methods allows surgeons to make informed decisions rather than uncertainties, which is critical in advanced hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures.
Building Assurance and Patient Satisfaction
Patient trust grows when therapy works well and instructions are well explained. Many individuals under care report satisfaction with the full-spectrum care, showing trust in treatment and guidance.Patient reviews often highlight the helpful setting and individualized care provided by the doctors and staff. This confidence is developed through consistent communication before, during, and after care. When patients know their medical situation and receive ongoing support, treatment satisfaction increases and lasting health benefits are achieved.