We know that by the time a patient is considering pancreas surgical treatment, they have probably already been through a lot. However, the road to recovery is never an easy one.
A laparoscopic pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of a part of the pancreas is a minimalinvasive intervention and in suitable patients can be an effective treatment option. Pancreas surgery is highly specialised, so you need an experienced team by your side. This guide will walk you through the process when treating both tumours and chronic pain.
When is a Pancreatic Tumour Removal Necessary?
For patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer or certain types of cysts and tumours, surgical removal can provide improved long term survival. A diagnosis involving a pancreatic tumour is life-altering, often bringing with it physical discomfort and significant emotional pain.
For many, surgery can give them the possibility to reduce constant discomfort and getting back to the activities you enjoy.
Finding Long-term Relief With Surgical Treatment
People with chronic pancreatitis know that severe and constant abdominal pain is just a part of daily life, primarily when medication and other therapies no longer provide relief. The primary aim of a pancreatectomy surgery is to eradicate the inflamed tissue and cancerous or pre-cancerous cells causing you so much pain and open the door to recovery. This is suitable in selected patients.
How Modern Surgery Leads to a Speedy Recovery
Traditionally, pancreas surgery for cancer required a large abdominal incision, which meant a long and often complicated healing process. Modern laparoscopic pancreas surgery has become the least invasive surgical technique because it achieves the same goal internally through a few small incisions instead of one large one while protecting the body externally. The key difference is that by using small incisions, we can preserve the strength of the abdominal wall and avoid the extensive tissue damage of open surgery.
Is This the Right Path for You?
While this modern approach aids recovery, we are transparent about a pancreatectomy being a major procedure and ensure you have all the information necessary to understand the process and commitment involved before you make a decision.
Book a consultation with Dr Puhalla to discuss your options for pancreatic tumour removal today.
