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LAP Research was founded in 2009 by two surgeons who specialise in the area of medicine known as HPB.

They recognised the need for a charity dedicated to research into the wide range of conditions and illnesses that affect all of these organs, rather than focus on one particular organ or disease.
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Deaths from liver disease have doubled in recent years. Only 1% survive pancreatic cancer beyond 10 year while pancreatitis is increasing nearly 3% per year.

The liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tree play vital roles in balancing the complex chemistry in the body and maintaining overall good health. Their importance has been much underestimated. Illnesses that affect them range from the simple and benign, to the life changing and fatal.

Other higher profile organs and diseases have received investment in research which has produced significant advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatments of related illnesses. The liver, pancreas and biliary tree have not had similar focus.Pancreatic cancer will be the fourth deadliest form of cancer in Britain by 2026.

Survival rates have not changed meaningfully for 40 years. Deaths from liver disease have doubled in recent years. There is currently no known cure for pancreatitis.

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LAPs mission is to fight for a better quality of life.

To fund the highest quality research into diseases of the liver, pancreas and biliary tree whilst educating healthcare professionals and others affected about outcomes.

Pancreatic cancer will be the fourth deadliest form of cancer in Britain by 2026.
Pancreatic cancer will be the fourth deadliest form of cancer in Britain by 2026. Survival rates have not changed meaningfully for 40 years. Deaths from liver disease have doubled in recent years.

There is currently no known cure for pancreatitis.

ROBERT HUTCHINS, Co-Founder of LAp

General Surgeon & Consultant Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon

Urgent research into liver, pancreatic and biliary tree disease is critical. Historically, research has been underfunded and as a result, many causes remain unknown.

There is minimal guidance at the GP and health professional level. A growing number of people are now affected with these diseases and there remains a lack of

affirmative tests and treatments.

And sadly, because of late diagnosis, there are low survival rates associated with many of these conditions. And this is why we believe the work and research we are doing at LAP is so critical.’

Giles Bond-Smith MBBS BSc FRCS

Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon

LAP is the primary charity in the UK dedicated to research into HPB diseases specifically affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tree.

We direct funds into pioneering, crucial scientific research and involve ourselves in the education of those affected - the public and medical professionals alike.

Our objectives are straightforward: Prevention. Earlier detection. Improved treatment. Higher
survival rates.

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‍LAP Research was founded in 2007 by two surgeons who specialise in the area of medicine known as HPB. They recognised the need for a charity dedicated to research into the wide range of conditions and illnesses that affect all of these organs, rather than focus on one particular organ or disease

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