Whether you have cysts, lesions, or tumors related to your pancreas, the type of pancreatic surgery that you will need will depend on where they are located. After a thorough analyst of your individual situation, your Glendora General Surgeon will determine the method of operation, open or laparoscopic, and the type of surgery, Distal Pancreatectomy, Total Pancreatectomy, or Whipple, which will best fit your needs.
The surgeon will inform you on what to expect before, during, and after surgery. You will know the entire recovery process, if there will be any dietary restrictions, when you will be able to resume normal daily activities, if you will be required to take any new medications or supplements, and if there will be any …show more content…
Laparoscopic Surgery means that there will be several small incisions made in the abdomen where slender, special medical instruments with camera capabilities will be inserted so that the surgeon can complete the operation with full view of the pancreas and the surrounding organs.
TYPE OF PANCREAS SURGERY
Distal Pancreatectomy involves the removal of the body or the tail end of the pancreas. In some situations, the spleen may also need to be removed.
Total Pancreatectomy involves the removal of the entire pancreas, several lymph nodes, a portion of the duodenum, the lower area of the stomach, and, depending on the individual case, the spleen. This surgery results in the patient becoming a diabetic. This means the patient will need to take medical supplements and insulin for the rest of their life.
Whipple, or Pancreaticoduodenectomy involves the removal of the pancreas head, the bile duct, a portion of the duodenum, several lymph nodes, some of the lower stomach, and the