Pancreatectomy
Pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or a portion of the pancreas is removed. Pancreatectomy is used to treat conditions such as pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and some inherited endocrine disorders. Pancreatectomy carries significant risks and may result in side effects, including diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, and uncontrolled bleeding. Therefore, it should only be carried out when other treatment options are not available. Pancreatectomy may also be used for the removal of cysts, tumors, or abnormal growths on the pancreas. It is important to note that pancreatectomy carries a much higher risk of complications and side effects and should not be undertaken unless absolutely necessary.
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1 journal(s) foundPancreas
ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Giuseppe Maulucci, Assistant professor,
Catholic University Medical School,
Rome.
JPA concentrates on the entire spectrum of the pancreatic gland aspects: normal function, etiology, epidemiology, prevention, genetics, pathophisiology, diagnosis, surgical and medical management of pancreatic diseases including cancer, inflammatory diseases, diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis and other congenital disorders.