FEBS Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

Practice for the FEBS-HPB with 440 board-referenced questions written by surgical oncologists. Each question carries a detailed explanation citing ESMO, NCCN, or specialty-specific guidelines.

Format

Written examination + oral examination

Duration

Written: 3 hours; Oral: 30–45 minutes

Frequency

Annual (at IHPBA World Congress or designated European centers)

Pass rate

~65%

Exam fee

€700–€900 EUR

• ›Minimum 5 years postgraduate surgical training within a European context
• ›At least 2 years dedicated to hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in a recognized unit
• ›Operative logbook demonstrating proficiency in major liver, pancreatic, and biliary procedures
• ›Membership of national/European HPB surgical society

• ›Focus your first weeks on the highest-weight syllabus areas — they account for over half the marks and offer the fastest return on study time.
• ›Use active recall with timed question sessions rather than passive re-reading. The FEBS-HPB written component rewards speed and precision under pressure.
• ›Cross-reference every question explanation with the cited guideline section. Over a 3–6 month preparation cycle, this builds the mental index examiners expect in the oral component.

Start practising for FEBS-HPB

50 questions free, no credit card required. Filter by board, topic, or difficulty. Explanations cite current ESMO and NCCN guidelines.