Pancreas Surgery
Best Pancreas Surgery in Ahmedabad
GastroPlus Digestive Disease Centre in Ahmedabad, Gujarat offers a range of gastroenterology services, including the surgical treatment of pancreas disease. Our surgeons treat conditions such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer, and perform pancreatic cancer surgery, Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) and laparoscopic pancreas surgery. If you have been advised pancreas surgery, or you are looking for a pancreas surgeon in Ahmedabad, this page explains what each operation involves.
Why the pancreas matters
The pancreas is an essential organ. It produces enzymes that help digestion, and hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
Pancreas disease can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, alcohol consumption and obesity. Left untreated, pancreas disease can lead to serious complications such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer. This is why symptoms affecting the pancreas should be assessed rather than waited out.
Pancreas conditions we treat
Our doctors assess and treat the main diseases of the pancreas:
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts
- Pancreatic cancer
Surgery for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer surgery is a complex procedure in which the cancerous tissue is removed from the pancreas. It is carried out by surgeons experienced in pancreatic cancer operations.
Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is an operation in which the surgeon removes the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and part of the bile duct.
It is typically performed to treat pancreatic cancer. Because several organs are involved, it is performed by surgeons trained in this procedure.
Laparoscopic pancreas surgery
Laparoscopic pancreas surgery is a minimally invasive procedure. Instead of one large incision, the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen to reach the pancreas, and uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera and a light, to see the pancreas while operating.
Compared with open pancreas surgery, this approach is less invasive and recovery time is shorter. Whether it is suitable depends on the condition being treated, and your surgeon will discuss this with you.
Pancreas care at GastroPlus, Ahmedabad
GastroPlus Digestive Disease Centre runs four hospitals in Ahmedabad, at Vastrapur, Nikol, Bapunagar and Bopal. Our team includes doctors who specialise in gastrointestinal disorders, including diseases of the pancreas, so medical treatment and surgical treatment can be planned together.
To discuss a pancreas problem, a scan report or a surgical opinion, use the contact details on this page to arrange an appointment.
Frequently asked
What does the pancreas do?
The pancreas produces enzymes that aid digestion, and hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
What causes pancreas disease?
Pancreas disease can be caused by various factors, including genetics, alcohol consumption and obesity.
What happens if pancreas disease is left untreated?
If left untreated, pancreas disease can lead to serious complications, such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
What is Whipple surgery?
Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves removing the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and part of the bile duct. It is typically performed to treat pancreatic cancer.
How is laparoscopic pancreas surgery different from open surgery?
In laparoscopic pancreas surgery the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera and light, to view the pancreas and perform the operation. It is less invasive than open pancreas surgery and has a shorter recovery time.
Which pancreas operations are performed at GastroPlus?
Our surgeons perform pancreatic cancer surgery, Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) and laparoscopic pancreas surgery.
Where to go next
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