A distal pancreatectomy is the removal of the end of the pancreas while leaving the pancreatic head attached. It is performed to treat pancreatic cancer localized in the end of the pancreas, but may ...

Background There is an ongoing debate about the best closure technique after distal pancreatectomy (DP). The aim of the closure is to prevent the formation of a clinically relevant post-operative ...

Surgical removal of the pancreas, referred to as a pancreatectomy, is a potential consideration for people with chronic ...

"So no adjuvant treatment was required," Dr Banswal added. A pancreaticosplenectomy, also known as a distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes the tail and body ...