In the case of primary tumors of the pancreas, a patient would very much benefit if one could do a surgical removal of the pancreas. But if there is metastasis, this cannot be very beneficial but certainly helps relieve symptoms and prevent other complications for the patient. Either the surgeon will conduct a distal pancreatectomy where only the body and tail of the pancreas will be removed or they will go for a total pancreatectomy, where the entire pancreas and additional structured will be removed.
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Should the entire pancreas be removed in case of a tumor?
Query: Hello Doctor, I have a pancreatic tumour, diagnosed as low grade malignant tumour of the size of 1.2cm in the pancreas. Three months ago it was 1.0 cm in size. It is not a cyst. CT contrast shows a solid mass. The PET scan has been advised when my pancreas is healed, as it is inflamed now. I have a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if it is a pancreatic mass, then only cure at present is surgical removal of the tumour. It is a major surgery. Surgery depends on the location of the tumour. If tumour is localized to the head of the pancreas, then surgery is called pancreatico... Read Full »
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