Bile duct cancer
At Northwell Health, we offer specialist teams, leading-edge therapies, sophisticated surgical approaches and world-class facilities for the treatment of bile duct cancer.
Our approach
Multidisciplinary team
Our gastrointestinal specialists work as a team to deliver coordinated, personalized care for patients with bile duct cancer.
Specialized care
We offer minimally invasive surgical techniques and innovative treatments from physicians who specialize in gastrointestinal cancers.
Clinical trials & research
With decades of research expertise, we provide a unique approach to innovative new therapies.
Always by your side
You’re not alone—our cancer navigators are here to help facilitate your treatment through every step of your care.
What is bile duct cancer?
The bile ducts help carry bile, a fluid made by the liver that aids digestion. When cancers develop in the bile ducts, they can cause painful obstructions. Most of these cancers are adenocarcinomas, which means they develop in the glandular cells of the bile duct. They tend to grow in the part of the ducts outside the liver and are sometimes referred to as extrahepatic tumors. Next to gallstones, cancer is the most common cause of bile duct obstruction.
Systemwide leadership
Matthew John Weiss, MD
Deputy Physician in Chief - Northwell Health Cancer Institute
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