Total pancreatectomy is a surgery that involves the removal of part or all of the pancreas. The pancreas resides deep at the intersection of pancreatic, biliary, and digestive tract secretions. Which makes total pancreatectomy surgery a bit tricky.

Pancreatomy is indicated for people who need :
- Completely remove the tumor
- Reduce pain or symptoms (palliative surgery).
- Bleeding / Hematoma
- Wall abscess or deep abscess
- Biliary fistula
- Pancreatic fistula
- Digestive fistula
- Splenic lesions (of the spleen)
- Respiratory problems
- As with any surgical operation, complications of general anesthesia, medical complications: phlebitis, pneumonia, etc.
- Tumor enucleation (usually benign)
- Median pancreatectomy
- Total duodeno-pancreatectomy (TPD)
The intervention of the pancreatomy takes 3 hours.
- Resumption of walking and sedentary activities the next day
- A drain is generally put in place, for an average duration of 4 to 8 days except for complications
- Work stoppage for 15 days to 3 months depending on physical intensity
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