Category Archives: Pancreas Surgery

Indications Pancreatic adenocarcinoma Pancreatic neoplasia other than adenocarcinoma Bile duct tumor (Klatskin tumor) Traumatic Injury to pancreas Chronic pain due to chronic pancreatitis – this is a rare cause of the the Whipple procedure being performed. Incision Upper midline – this generally runs from below the xiphoid process to below the umbilicus. Many very experienced Continue Reading

This is a highly specialized area of general surgery with mixed outcomes. Educate yourself on this mysterious organ and the huge operations that are performed on it.