{"id":7,"date":"2026-07-22T17:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.grovuu.com\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:29:29","slug":"elementor-7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.grovuu.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7\" class=\"elementor elementor-7\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3594876 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3594876\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb7b858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fb7b858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main id=\"main-content\">\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"hero-title\" class=\"hero\">\r\n<div class=\"container hero-grid\">\r\n<div class=\"hero-copy\">\r\n<h1 id=\"hero-title\">\r\n<span class=\"headline-dark\">International Expertise for<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"headline-green\">Complex Liver Care<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"headline-dark\">in Sri Lanka<\/span>\r\n<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"hero-lead\">Specialist care for liver transplantation, liver cancer and complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder \u2014 led by <a href=\"\/prof-thamara-perera\/\">Prof. Thamara Perera<\/a>, an internationally experienced and extensively published hepatobiliary and HPB surgeon at Kings Hospital Colombo.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"hero-actions hero-actions-simple\">\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/contact\/book-appointment\/\">Book a Consultation<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"hero-secondary-link\" href=\"\/liver-health\/\">Explore Liver Health <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div aria-label=\"Liver.lk brand symbol representing specialist liver care\" 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class=\"eyebrow\">Start with what you need today<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"care-path-title\">Find the Right Liver Care<\/h2>\r\n<p>Whether you are noticing symptoms, already have a diagnosis, have been advised to consider surgery or need a specialist opinion, choose the pathway that best matches where you are now.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"care-path-grid\">\r\n<a class=\"care-path-card\" href=\"\/liver-health\/signs-and-symptoms\/\">\r\n<span class=\"care-path-number\">01<\/span>\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"care-path-icon\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3a9 9 0 1 0 9 9\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 3v5h5\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<h3>I Have Symptoms<\/h3>\r\n<p>Understand possible liver disease symptoms and when specialist medical assessment may be needed.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"care-path-link\">Explore symptoms <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"care-path-card\" href=\"\/liver-health\/\">\r\n<span class=\"care-path-number\">02<\/span>\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"care-path-icon\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 3h10v4H7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 5v16h14V5\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 11h8M8 15h8\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<h3>I Have a Diagnosis<\/h3>\r\n<p>Learn about liver, pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder conditions and the next questions to ask.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"care-path-link\">Explore conditions <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"care-path-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/\">\r\n<span class=\"care-path-number\">03<\/span>\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"care-path-icon\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 13c3-6 7-8 16-7-1 7-5 12-12 12-2 0-4-2-4-5Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 18c1-4 4-7 9-9\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<h3>I May Need Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Explore liver transplantation, liver cancer surgery and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"care-path-link\">Explore treatments <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"care-path-card care-path-card-featured\" href=\"\/contact\/book-appointment\/\">\r\n<span class=\"care-path-number\">04<\/span>\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"care-path-icon\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M4 9h16\"><\/path><rect height=\"16\" rx=\"2\" width=\"16\" x=\"4\" y=\"5\"><\/rect><path d=\"m9 15 2 2 4-5\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<h3>I Need Specialist Advice<\/h3>\r\n<p>Book a consultation with a liver and HPB specialist at Kings Hospital Colombo.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"care-path-link\">Book a consultation <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- MEET PROF. PERERA -->\r\n\r\n<!-- AREAS OF EXPERTISE -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"expertise-title\" class=\"section section-soft\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head center\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver surgery and HPB surgery in Sri Lanka<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"expertise-title\">Areas of Expertise<\/h2>\r\n<p>Explore specialist liver surgery in Sri Lanka, including liver transplantation, liver cancer surgery and hepatobiliary-pancreatic (HPB) surgery involving the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/liver-transplantation\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 13c3-6 7-8 16-7-1 7-5 12-12 12-2 0-4-2-4-5Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 18c1-4 4-7 9-9\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Liver Transplantation<\/h3>\r\n<p>Assessment and surgical care for patients being considered for living donor or deceased donor liver transplantation.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">Explore transplant care<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/liver-cancer-surgery\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3v18M3 12h18\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"8\"><\/circle><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Liver Cancer Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Surgical assessment for liver cancer, secondary liver tumours and selected complex liver lesions.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">Understand treatment options<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/hepatobiliary-pancreatic-surgery\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 7c4-3 10-3 14 0v10c-4 3-10 3-14 0V7Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 5v14M15 5v14\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic (HPB) Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>An HPB surgeon specialises in complex surgery of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder. Treatment is planned through clinical assessment and multidisciplinary review.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">Explore HPB surgery<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/pancreatic-surgery\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 14c3-5 7-7 14-4 2 1 2 4 0 5-5 3-10 3-14-1Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 13c3 1 6 1 9 0\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Pancreatic Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Specialist assessment and surgery for selected pancreatic tumours, cysts and other complex pancreatic conditions.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">Explore pancreatic surgery<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/gallbladder-surgery\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3c3 4 5 7 5 11a5 5 0 0 1-10 0c0-4 2-7 5-11Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 16c1 .7 3 .7 4 0\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Gallbladder &amp; Bile Duct Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Care for gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, bile duct obstruction and selected gallbladder or bile duct tumours.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">View gallbladder care<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"card expertise-card\" href=\"\/treatments\/minimally-invasive-surgery\/\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"m4 18 6-6M8 20l4-4M12 12l5-5 2 2-5 5\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 5l4 4\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Minimally Invasive Surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches may be considered where they are clinically appropriate for the patient.<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"text-link\">Learn about keyhole surgery<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- CONDITIONS -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"conditions-title\" class=\"section\">\r\n      &lt;!-- Clinical review required before launch: symptom wording is educational and must be approved by the medical reviewer. --&gt;\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver disease information for patients in Sri Lanka<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"conditions-title\">Liver Disease Symptoms &amp; Common Conditions<\/h2>\r\n<p>Many types of liver disease cause few or no symptoms in the early stages. Possible liver disease symptoms include persistent fatigue, loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss, nausea, itching, jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, and swelling or discomfort in the abdomen. These symptoms can have many causes and require medical assessment rather than self-diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"condition-grid\">\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/fatty-liver-disease\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">FL<\/span>Fatty Liver<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/cirrhosis\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">C<\/span>Cirrhosis<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/hepatitis\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">H<\/span>Hepatitis<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/liver-cancer\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">LC<\/span>Liver Cancer<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/jaundice\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">J<\/span>Jaundice<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/gallstones\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">G<\/span>Gallstones<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"condition-pill\" href=\"\/liver-health\/pancreatitis\/\"><span class=\"condition-dot\">P<\/span>Pancreatitis<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:28px\">\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/liver-health\/signs-and-symptoms\/\">Explore Liver Disease Symptoms &amp; When to Seek Care<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><section aria-labelledby=\"meet-title\" class=\"section\">\r\n<div class=\"container profile-grid\">\r\n<div aria-label=\"Placeholder for approved photograph of Prof. Thamara Perera\" class=\"profile-image\" role=\"img\">\r\n<div class=\"profile-image-caption\">\r\n<strong>Consultant General, Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon<\/strong>\r\n<small>Kings Hospital Colombo<\/small>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">International experience. Published expertise. Specialist surgical care.<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"meet-title\">Specialist Care Led by Prof. Thamara Perera<\/h2>\r\n<p>Prof. Thamara Perera is an internationally experienced and extensively published liver transplant and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon, specialising in complex surgery of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder. At Kings Hospital Colombo, he provides specialist assessment and surgical care for patients in Sri Lanka and overseas.<\/p>\r\n<p>His clinical experience includes senior liver transplant appointments in the United Kingdom, specialist training in Japan and academic work spanning transplantation, liver cancer and complex HPB surgery.<\/p>\r\n<div aria-label=\"Professional highlights\" class=\"credentials\">\r\n<div class=\"credential\">\r\n<strong>1,300+<\/strong>\r\n<span>Adult and paediatric liver transplant operations directly involved in<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"credential\">\r\n<strong>15+ years<\/strong>\r\n<span>Consultant-level liver transplant experience<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"credential\">\r\n<strong>UK + Japan<\/strong>\r\n<span>International specialist appointments and training<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"credential\">\r\n<strong>175<\/strong>\r\n<span>Published research papers and academic contributions<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/prof-thamara-perera\/\">View full profile, qualifications and career<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- EARLY DETECTION -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"detection-title\" class=\"section section-cream\">\r\n<div class=\"container detection-wrap\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"detection-art\">\r\n<svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" viewbox=\"0 0 280 250\">\r\n<path d=\"M48 141c18-57 72-92 151-86 25 2 43 19 39 42-10 58-47 98-111 101-38 2-76-18-79-57Z\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,.12)\"><\/path>\r\n<path d=\"M76 177c24-48 65-77 128-88\"><\/path>\r\n<circle cx=\"190\" cy=\"82\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,.10)\" r=\"36\"><\/circle>\r\n<path d=\"m216 108 28 28\"><\/path>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver disease can progress without obvious warning signs<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"detection-title\">Why Early Assessment Matters<\/h2>\r\n<p>Some liver conditions are identified through blood tests or scans before a person feels unwell. Timely assessment can clarify the cause and stage of liver disease and whether monitoring, medical treatment, interventional care or liver surgery should be considered.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"point-list\">\r\n<div class=\"point\">\r\n<div class=\"point-number\">1<\/div>\r\n<div><h3>More treatment options may be available<\/h3><p>Earlier-stage disease can sometimes allow a wider range of medical, radiological or surgical approaches.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"point\">\r\n<div class=\"point-number\">2<\/div>\r\n<div><h3>Complications can be identified sooner<\/h3><p>Investigations can reveal bile duct obstruction, reduced liver function, portal hypertension or other concerns that need attention.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"point\">\r\n<div class=\"point-number\">3<\/div>\r\n<div><h3>Patients and families can plan with clarity<\/h3><p>A defined diagnosis and treatment pathway helps patients understand the next step and prepare for care.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-arrow\" href=\"\/liver-health\/\">View Liver Patient Resources<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- KINGS HOSPITAL -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"kings-title\" class=\"section\">\r\n<div class=\"container hospital-grid\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Specialist care at Kings Hospital Colombo<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"kings-title\">Specialist Liver Surgery at Kings Hospital Colombo<\/h2>\r\n<p>Complex liver and HPB surgery in Sri Lanka requires coordinated assessment, advanced diagnostics, anaesthesia, critical care, radiology, laboratory support, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. Kings Hospital Colombo brings these services together around the patient pathway.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trust-list\">\r\n<div class=\"trust-row\">\r\n<span class=\"trust-check\">\u2713<\/span>\r\n<div><h3>Advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities<\/h3><p>A modern multi-specialty hospital environment supporting complex surgery, imaging, laboratory testing and post-operative care.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trust-row\">\r\n<span class=\"trust-check\">\u2713<\/span>\r\n<div><h3>Multidisciplinary decision-making<\/h3><p>Complex cases can be reviewed with relevant specialists to build an individual treatment plan.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trust-row\">\r\n<span class=\"trust-check\">\u2713<\/span>\r\n<div><h3>Established living donor liver transplant pathway<\/h3><p>Dedicated coordination for donor and recipient assessment, surgery, recovery and follow-up.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trust-row\">\r\n<span class=\"trust-check\">\u2713<\/span>\r\n<div><h3>Coordinated diagnostics and post-operative support<\/h3><p>Access to laboratory services, radiology, critical care, pharmacy, physiotherapy and other hospital services needed around complex surgery.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Add approved transplant outcomes only after defining denominator, period and independent verification. -->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div aria-label=\"Placeholder for Kings Hospital facility photograph\" class=\"facility-image\" role=\"img\">\r\n<div class=\"facility-tag\">Kings Hospital Colombo \u2022 Colombo 05<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- RESEARCH -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"research-title\" class=\"section section-soft\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"research-panel\">\r\n<div class=\"research-copy\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver transplant research and HPB innovation<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"research-title\">Liver Transplant Research &amp; HPB Innovation<\/h2>\r\n<p>Prof. Perera was part of the Birmingham team behind the first reported human liver transplant using a marginal donor liver resuscitated through normothermic machine perfusion after an initial period of cold storage.<\/p>\r\n<p>Explore his liver transplant research, machine perfusion work and wider HPB research contributions, with clear explanations of how surgical research can inform clinical practice in Sri Lanka and internationally.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"research-metrics\">\r\n<div class=\"research-metric\"><strong>175<\/strong><small>Publications<\/small><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"research-metric\"><strong>9,800+<\/strong><small>Research citations reported in CV<\/small><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"research-metric\"><strong>39<\/strong><small>h-index reported in CV<\/small><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-light btn-arrow\" href=\"\/research\/\">Explore Liver Transplant &amp; HPB Research<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div aria-label=\"Illustration of liver machine perfusion research\" class=\"research-art\">\r\n<div class=\"perfusion-device\">\r\n<svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" viewbox=\"0 0 120 100\">\r\n<path d=\"M16 59C27 31 52 18 91 22c13 2 21 11 18 22-7 29-29 47-61 47-19 0-36-12-32-32Z\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,.12)\"><\/path>\r\n<path d=\"M35 80c10-25 31-42 61-50\"><\/path>\r\n<path d=\"M62 18V5M92 25l8-10M107 49h11\"><\/path>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- PATIENT JOURNEY -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"journey-title\" class=\"section\" id=\"patient-journey\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head center\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver patient resources for Sri Lanka<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"journey-title\">Your Patient Journey<\/h2>\r\n<p>Every pathway is individual. These liver patient resources explain the usual stages from consultation and diagnosis to treatment planning, surgery, recovery and follow-up.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey\">\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">1<\/div><div><h3>Consultation<\/h3><p>Discuss symptoms, diagnosis, previous treatment and concerns.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">2<\/div><div><h3>Diagnosis<\/h3><p>Review blood tests, imaging and further investigations where needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">3<\/div><div><h3>Treatment Plan<\/h3><p>Understand recommended options, benefits, risks and alternatives.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">4<\/div><div><h3>Surgery<\/h3><p>Proceed with the agreed operation and peri-operative care plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">5<\/div><div><h3>Recovery<\/h3><p>Hospital care, mobilisation, nutrition and discharge preparation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"journey-step\"><div class=\"journey-number\">6<\/div><div><h3>Follow-up<\/h3><p>Ongoing review, wound care, tests and long-term guidance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\"><a class=\"btn btn-outline btn-arrow\" href=\"\/patient-resources\/\">Explore Liver Patient Resources<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- PATIENT STORIES -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"stories-title\" class=\"section section-cream\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Real journeys, shared responsibly<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"stories-title\">Patient Stories<\/h2>\r\n<p>Approved stories can help patients and families understand the care journey. Every story should be published only with written consent and without suggesting that outcomes are guaranteed.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- CMS COLLECTION: Replace these approval placeholders with consented patient stories. -->\r\n<div class=\"grid-3\" data-cms-collection=\"patient-stories\">\r\n<article class=\"card story-card\">\r\n<div class=\"story-top\">Approved transplant patient story and image<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"story-body\">\r\n<div class=\"story-meta\"><span class=\"tag\">Living Donor Liver Transplant<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Anonymous option<\/span><\/div>\r\n<h3>A family\u2019s transplant journey<\/h3>\r\n<p>Use the patient\u2019s own experience to explain diagnosis, preparation, surgery, recovery and follow-up.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/prof-thamara-perera\/patient-stories\/\">Read patient stories<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"card story-card\">\r\n<div class=\"story-top\">Approved liver cancer surgery story and image<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"story-body\">\r\n<div class=\"story-meta\"><span class=\"tag\">Liver Cancer Surgery<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Consent required<\/span><\/div>\r\n<h3>From diagnosis to a treatment plan<\/h3>\r\n<p>Focus on the questions the patient had, how options were explained and what supported recovery.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/prof-thamara-perera\/patient-stories\/\">Read patient stories<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"card story-card\">\r\n<div class=\"story-top\">Approved pancreatic or HPB surgery story and image<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"story-body\">\r\n<div class=\"story-meta\"><span class=\"tag\">Complex HPB Surgery<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Clinical review<\/span><\/div>\r\n<h3>Understanding complex surgery<\/h3>\r\n<p>Explain the multidisciplinary pathway and the practical support provided before and after surgery.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/prof-thamara-perera\/patient-stories\/\">Read patient stories<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Every patient journey is different. Patient stories are shared for awareness and education, and individual outcomes may vary.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- ARTICLES -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"articles-title\" class=\"section\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Liver health news for Sri Lanka<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"articles-title\">Liver Health News &amp; Specialist Insights<\/h2>\r\n<p>Read clear updates on liver disease symptoms, liver surgery, transplantation, HPB care, research and practical preparation for specialist consultations.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- CMS COLLECTION: Pull the latest three articles dynamically from \/media-insights\/articles\/ -->\r\n<div class=\"grid-3\" data-cms-collection=\"latest-articles\">\r\n<article class=\"card article-card\">\r\n<div class=\"article-image\">Editorial image: liver transplant assessment<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"article-body\">\r\n<div class=\"article-date\">Liver Transplantation<\/div>\r\n<h3>When Is a Liver Transplant Considered?<\/h3>\r\n<p>A patient-friendly guide to referral, assessment and the factors considered by a transplant team.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/media-insights\/articles\/when-is-a-liver-transplant-considered\/\">Read article<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"card article-card\">\r\n<div class=\"article-image\">Editorial image: liver scan review<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"article-body\">\r\n<div class=\"article-date\">Liver Cancer<\/div>\r\n<h3>Can Liver Cancer Be Treated with Surgery?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Understand how tumour stage, location, liver function and overall health may influence treatment.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/media-insights\/articles\/can-liver-cancer-be-treated-with-surgery\/\">Read article<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"card article-card\">\r\n<div class=\"article-image\">Editorial image: jaundice symptoms<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"article-body\">\r\n<div class=\"article-date\">Symptoms &amp; Diagnosis<\/div>\r\n<h3>What Does Jaundice Mean in an Adult?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Why yellowing of the eyes or skin needs medical assessment and what tests may be recommended.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/media-insights\/articles\/what-does-jaundice-mean-in-an-adult\/\">Read article<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:30px\">\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline btn-arrow\" href=\"\/media-insights\/\">View Liver Health News &amp; Insights<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- MEDIA -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"media-title\" class=\"section section-soft\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head center\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Public education and expert commentary<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"media-title\">Media Features<\/h2>\r\n<p>Interviews, liver health news, public education, expert commentary and media coverage relating to liver disease, liver surgery and transplantation in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Replace text with approved SVG\/PNG media logos and link each item to the relevant feature. -->\r\n<div aria-label=\"Media logo placeholders\" class=\"logo-strip\">\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">Television Logo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">Newspaper Logo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">Business Media Logo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">Health Platform Logo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">Online News Logo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"logo-placeholder\">International Media Logo<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\r\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/media-insights\/media-coverage\/\">View Media Coverage<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"international-title\" class=\"section\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"international-card\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:var(--green-300)\">For patients living outside Sri Lanka<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"international-title\">Travelling for Treatment?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Patients living overseas can contact the clinic team for guidance on sharing medical records, scans and previous treatment information before planning travel for specialist liver or HPB care in Sri Lanka. The team can explain the consultation pathway, hospital coordination and documents usually required.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"hero-actions\">\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-light btn-arrow\" href=\"\/patient-resources\/international-patients\/\">International Patient Information<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"\/contact\/book-appointment\/\" style=\"border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.38);color:white\">Request an Appointment<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- FAQ FOR AEO -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"faq-title\" class=\"section section-cream\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"section-head center\">\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Clear answers to common search questions<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"faq-title\">Liver &amp; HPB Care: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n<p>Concise, clinically focused answers help patients and referring doctors understand symptoms, specialist roles, appointments and referral pathways. Final medical copy should be reviewed before publication.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-list\"><details><summary>What is an HPB surgeon?<\/summary><p>An HPB surgeon is a hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon who specialises in complex conditions and surgery involving the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder. HPB surgeons may manage cancers, bile duct obstruction, pancreatic conditions, gallbladder disease and selected transplant-related cases.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What are common liver disease symptoms?<\/summary><p>Liver disease may cause no obvious symptoms early. Possible symptoms include persistent tiredness, loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss, nausea, itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, and swelling or discomfort in the abdomen. These symptoms can have different causes and should be assessed by a doctor.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>When should I see a hepatobiliary surgeon?<\/summary><p>A hepatobiliary surgeon may be consulted when scans or tests identify a liver tumour, bile duct obstruction, complicated gallstones, a pancreatic tumour or cyst, or another condition that may require complex liver or HPB surgery. A referral from your treating doctor can help provide the relevant clinical information.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I book a liver surgeon appointment in Colombo?<\/summary><p>You can request a consultation with Prof. Thamara Perera at Kings Hospital Colombo through the Liver.lk appointment form or by contacting Kings Hospital. The clinic team will advise which reports, scans and previous treatment records to bring.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How can a doctor refer a patient to an HPB specialist in Sri Lanka?<\/summary><p>Referring doctors can use the Liver.lk doctor referral pathway and share the patient\u2019s clinical summary, recent blood tests, imaging reports and images, pathology or endoscopy reports, and details of previous treatment. The clinic team can advise on the next suitable appointment or review pathway.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- APPOINTMENT CTA -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"appointment-title\" class=\"appointment\">\r\n<div class=\"container appointment-panel\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Book specialist liver care in Colombo<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"appointment-title\">Book a Liver Surgeon Appointment<\/h2>\r\n<p>Request a consultation with Prof. Thamara Perera at Kings Hospital Colombo for a new diagnosis, abnormal scan, ongoing liver condition, liver cancer, transplant assessment or a second opinion on complex liver or HPB surgery.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-arrow\" href=\"\/contact\/book-appointment\/\">Book a Liver Surgeon Appointment<\/a><p style=\"margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:0\"><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/for-doctors\/\">For doctors: HPB specialist referral in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"contact-options\">\r\n<!-- Replace href with the approved clinic WhatsApp number before launch. -->\r\n<a aria-label=\"WhatsApp the clinic team\" class=\"contact-option\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/94XXXXXXXXX\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 11.5a8 8 0 0 1-12 7L4 20l1.5-4A8 8 0 1 1 20 11.5Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 8c.5 3 2 4.5 5 5\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<span><strong>WhatsApp the Clinic Team<\/strong><small>Approved WhatsApp number required<\/small><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"contact-option\" href=\"tel:+94117743743\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 3h3l1.5 5-2 1.5a14 14 0 0 0 5 5L16 12.5l5 1.5v3c0 2-2 4-4 4C9 21 3 15 3 7c0-2 2-4 4-4Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<span><strong>Call Kings Hospital<\/strong><small>+94 11 774 3743<\/small><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"contact-option\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Kings+Hospital+Colombo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-box\">\r\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s7-6 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 6 7 12 7 12Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2\"><\/circle><\/svg>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<span><strong>Kings Hospital Colombo<\/strong><small>18\/A Evergreen Park Road, Colombo 05<\/small><\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/main>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Expertise for Complex Liver Care in Sri Lanka Specialist care for liver transplantation, liver cancer and complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder \u2014 led by Prof. Thamara Perera, an internationally experienced and extensively published hepatobiliary and HPB surgeon at Kings Hospital Colombo. 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