If there’s a problem with your pancreas, the simplest solution may be to remove part or all of the organ. Since different parts of the pancreas can be affected, and because it is optimal to keep some of the pancreas in the body if possible, there are a few different types of pancreas surgeries that […]
Life After Pancreas Surgery
Surgery can be a lifechanging experience. More often than not surgery changes our lives for the better, in that it gives us the ability to do things we were unable to do with our previous condition. For a fractional minority, surgery and cause more problems than before. Surgery can alter your life for the better […]
The Different Types of Pancreatic Cysts
Pancreatic cysts can take on many different forms based on where and how they develop. Some are common, others are rare, and many of them have the potential to be cancerous. Today, we take a look at the different types of cysts that can develop in your pancreas. Types of Pancreatic Cysts Your pancreas performs […]
How To Prepare For Pancreas Surgery
Pancreas surgery can be needed for a variety of reasons, be it due to pancreatic cancer, tumor development or simply because of an infection or disease. The vast majority of people undergoing pancreas surgery are doing so for the very first time, so they likely have plenty of questions. One of the most common […]
8 Common Questions (& Answers) About Pancreas Surgery
If you need to have surgery on your pancreas, you probably have a number of questions racing around in your head, especially since many people are unfamiliar with the functions of the organ. That’s why we want to share some answers to some of the more common questions we hear when someone is told they […]
