08 January 2026
Jaundice, the yellowing of your eyes and skin, is often the first visible sign that something in your liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, or pancreas isn’t functioning properly. While it can sometimes be temporary, jaundice should always be assessed promptly by an HPB Surgeon or a gastrointestinal surgeon UAE. Early intervention ensures better outcomes and prevents complications.
Gallstones are a common cause of jaundice in adults. They can either fall into the bile duct or press on it from outside, blocking bile flow. As a hepatobiliary surgeon in Dubai, I often see patients presenting with sudden yellowing of eyes and skin due to this obstruction. The safest way to remove bile duct stones is ERCP, which can be performed by a laparoscopic HPB surgeon UAE.
If stones are present in both the bile duct and gallbladder, we usually remove the stones with ERCP and then perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal. This can be done in a single session by the best gallbladder surgeon in Dubai, ensuring a safe and minimally invasive procedure. Untreated stones can cause severe infection, so timely action is crucial.
Lifestyle advice after treatment: most patients resume a normal diet but should avoid excessive fatty foods to prevent recurrence.
Sometimes, gallstones or alcohol can trigger pancreatitis and jaundice. In these cases, jaundice often develops because the bile duct is compressed.
Depending on severity, management may be medical or procedural. A pancreatic surgeon decides the best approach. Once bile duct decompression is done, jaundice usually resolves within days, although pancreatitis may take longer to settle. Lifestyle modification is important, especially for alcohol-related cases.
Painless jaundice may indicate cancer of the pancreas or bile ducts. In these situations, treatments include ERCP, stenting, or surgery performed by a bile duct cancer surgeon Dubai, pancreatic surgeon Dubai, or liver surgeon in UAE. A multidisciplinary team including an HPB Surgeon, gastrointestinal surgeon in Dubai, and dietitian ensures optimal care and quality of life during treatment.