Medical articles of Pancreas surgery

22/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Pancreatitis: When surgery is necessary
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, a vital organ located behind the stomach responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin. This article provides an expert insight into pancreatitis, including causes and treatment.
11/03/2025
Mr Iestyn Shapey
Surgeon
Surgery for pancreatic cancer
Surgery is one of the treatment options for pancreatic cancer, where the tumour is localised and has not spread to other organs. For suitable patients, surgical removal of the tumour can offer the best chance of long-term survival. However, pancreatic cancer surgery is complex, and eligibility depends on several factors, including the tumour’s size, location, and involvement with nearby blood vessels.
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25/10/2024
Mr Ravi Marudanayagam
Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon
Laparoscopic surgery of liver and pancreas
The part of the body where the liver and pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder are located is referred to as hepato-pancreato-biliary (HBP). In this area, the anatomy is quite intricate, with the organs delicately intertwined behind the bottom of the ribcage – thus, a laparoscopic surgical procedure is an ideal way to examine and address issues there, as it is a minimally invasive procedure.
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22/10/2024
Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias
Consultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon
Understanding pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging malignancies to diagnose and treat, often presenting with few specific symptoms until it has reached advanced stages. Early detection is thus crucial for improving patient outcomes. Here, Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias, renowned consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon, will explore the symptoms and staging of pancreatic cancer, along with the different treatment options available, including surgery.
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26/04/2024
Mr Ibrahim Rajput
Consultant General Surgeon
When might pancreas surgery be necessary?
Read our latest article here as well tell you all you need to know about pancreas surgery.
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13/07/2023
Mr Charles Imber
Consultant Hepatobiliary Surgeon & Liver Transplant Surgeon
New advances in pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is a cancer that starts in the pancreas, the organ involved in digestion and hormone secretion. In the UK, more than 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Here, renowned consultant general surgeon Mr Charles Imber provides an expert insight into pancreatic cancer.
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11/07/2023
Mr Neville Menezes
Surgeon
What are the most effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer?
Here, Mr Neville Menezes, provides us with a comprehensive overview of pancreatic cancer, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
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03/05/2023
Mr Deepak Hariharan
Surgeon
Pancreatic cancer: what are the warning signs?
The pancreas is a deep-seated central organ in the upper abdomen, beneath the breastbone (sternum) and it lies just in front of the spine. Its main function is to regulate the blood glucose level in the body by making insulin. It secretes enzyme-rich fluid that breaks down proteins and helps digest them. Highly skilled consultant general and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon Mr Deepak Hariharan explains everything you need to know about this type of cancer, including warning signs and treatment.
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23/02/2023
Professor Krishna Menon
Consultant Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Ssurgeon
Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery: Everything you need to know
Mr Krishna Menon, a leading consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon in London, discusses laparoscopic pancreatic surgery in this article. As one of the leading European experts who have developed the guidelines for this surgery, Mr Menon shares what the surgery involves and how it is performed, as well as discussing some of the risks and much more.
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02/11/2022
Mr Jawad Ahmad
Consultant General Surgeon
Precision, accuracy and detail: Robotic surgery explained
In this expert guide to robotic surgery, highly respected consultant general, laparoscopic and robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon Mr Jawad Ahmad details how robotics are used in surgical procedures to improve outcomes and patient safety.
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