Abstract
Advancement in understanding of disease and availability of state-of-the-art tools
for diagnosis and management have brought the radiologist and the surgeon closer.
Close cooperation between them starting from initial presentation to postoperative
follow-up spanning diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, interventions to management
of disease sequelae, and complications has become the norm. This has benefited both
clinicians and patients alike. Although better tools help in increasing accuracy,
accuracy by itself does not imply precision. Technology cannot be a substitute for
good clinical acumen or interaction between the surgeon and the radiologist. It is
desirable that radiologists working in tertiary referral centers focus on two or three
system-based specialties, so that they can keep pace with the latest developments
in the field and deliver quality care. The new-age radiologist and surgeon should
adapt to this changing scenario and increasing expectations. In the pursuit of clinical
excellence, the radiologist has become the most valuable player in the clinical team.
Keywords
communication skills - hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery - live donor liver transplant
