Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Surgery in Anjali

Pancreatic cancer surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures used to treat cancers affecting the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. These surgeries aim to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy tissue and organ function as possible.

Here are some key surgical procedures for liver, pancreas, and biliary cancer:

• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery:
  a. Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy): The Whipple procedure involves the surgical removal of the head of the pancreas, a portion of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct. This procedure is performed for tumors located in the head of the pancreas.
  b. Distal Pancreatectomy: Distal pancreatectomy involves the removal of the body and tail of the pancreas, typically for tumors located in those regions.
  c. Total Pancreatectomy: Total pancreatectomy involves the complete removal of the pancreas and is performed in cases where the cancer has spread throughout the organ or in certain high-risk situations.
• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery:
  a. Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy): The Whipple procedure involves the surgical removal of the head of the pancreas, a portion of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct. This procedure is performed for tumors located in the head of the pancreas.
  b. Distal Pancreatectomy: Distal pancreatectomy involves the removal of the body and tail of the pancreas, typically for tumors located in those regions.
  c. Total Pancreatectomy: Total pancreatectomy involves the complete removal of the pancreas and is performed in cases where the cancer has spread throughout the organ or in certain high-risk situations.