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Prof. Dr. Hafiz Ahmed Nazmul Hakim
Professor & Head, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery & Liver Transplant
BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Advanced Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic & Liver Transplant Care

For Patients

Patient education and practical information

Before Your Visit

  • Bring all previous reports, imaging films/CDs and prescriptions.
  • Make a list of your current medicines.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.

Preparing for Surgery

You will be given specific instructions about fasting, medicines (especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines) and admission time. Please follow them carefully.

After Surgery

Early walking, breathing exercises and good nutrition help recovery. Contact us immediately if you have fever, increasing pain, jaundice or wound discharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I stay in hospital?
It depends on the operation – from 1 day for laparoscopic cholecystectomy to 1–2 weeks for major liver or pancreatic surgery.

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