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 ...

The following is a summary of “Reconsidering Abdominal Drainage After Left Pancreatectomy – The Randomized Controlled PANDRA II Trial,” published in the February 2025 issue of Surgery by Kaiser et al.

Surgical removal of the pancreas, referred to as a pancreatectomy, is a potential consideration for people with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. It is possible to live without a pancreas.

Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, a leading healthcare institution renowned for its advanced surgical techniques, has performed a ...