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Pancreas 6mm cyst
The Dr now says that the one that was there in the tail is gone but now I have another on top it’s 6mm too..is this normal? All of this occurred after a hysterectomy with a devinci robotic device. Could this be a small part of tissue that was overlooked.
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A Whipple surgery is a major operation where doctors remove the part of the pancreas that has cancer, along with nearby organs like the first part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and part of the bile duct.
After removing these, they carefully reconnect everything so food, bile, and digestive enzymes can still flow normally.
It’s the main surgery used to try to remove pancreatic cancer and offer the best chance for longer survival. Recovery takes time, and many people need enzyme supplements afterward to help with digestion, but many are able to return to a good quality of life.