Hepatobiliary Surgery
Our expert surgeons use the latest research and advances to provide the best possible care.
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Our expert surgeons use the latest research and advances to provide the best possible care.
World-Class Care for the Liver, Kidneys, Gallbladder and Pancreas
Our USC Hepatobiliary Surgery Program team specializes in complex abdominal surgeries, treating benign and cancerous diseases such as:
- Bile duct issues
- Gallstones
- Kidney failure
- Liver cancer
- Liver failure
- Pancreatic cancer
- Transplantation of the liver, kidneys and pancreas
Our surgeons always keep the safety and comfort of our patients in mind. We are experts in minimally invasive surgery. We also offer transfusion-free procedures to all our patients.
We are a high-volume transplant center for liver, kidney and pancreas with some of the best outcomes in the nation. We also have the only active living-donor liver transplant program in Southern California.
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Keck Hospital of USC has been recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation for its high-quality care and focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatitis with best clinical outcomes.
Transfusion-Free Surgery
Learn about our specialized transfusion-free surgical care services and procedures.
Find out moreLiving-donor liver transplant program in Southern California
Transfusion-free liver transplant program in the western U.S.
Shorter hospital stays for adult liver transplants
Three-year survival rate for pediatric liver transplants
Why Choose Us for Hepatobiliary Care
We are a center for advanced care, taking in complex cases from across the region.
Our surgeons have extensive experience with procedures many surgeons have only seen in textbooks.
Our kidney transplant patient outcomes are consistently among the best in the nation.
Our team performed the first living-donor transplant between adults in Southern California.
We have been designated a Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation.
Our Team
Aaron J. Ahearn, MD, PhD
Juliet Emamaullee, MD, PhD
Kambiz Etesami, MD
Yuri Genyk, MD
Navpreet Kaur, MD
Jim Kim, MD
Sujit Kulkarni, MD
Gautam K. Malhotra, MD, PhD
Robert R. Selby, MD
Linda S. Sher, MD
Shannon M. Zielsdorf, MD
Julia Ann Saile, PA-C
An Extraordinary Gift
Patient Story
I feel like ‘Thank you’ is not enough.