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What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Dec 22, 2023 | Replies (169)
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@jsantolla

Assume they biopsied it? Mine was adenocarcinoma. Operation was 5 1/2 hours but next day I was up and walking around. Stayed in hospital 3 more days. Went home without a lot of pain and all tubes out. Pretty routine from there. Tired, slept more than normal but no complications! You are going to do well!

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kellietg23 | @kellietg23 | Apr 29, 2023

I had an EUS biopsy. Dr had difficulty getting a good tissue sample. Results were inconclusive. Said they could perform a 2nd biopsy but odds of getting an accurate sample were not good due to location of tumor. A biopsy will be done post surgery. The tail of my pancreas is atrophied.
I’m spending this week cleaning the house and setting up my bedroom with what I think I’ll need;) Any suggestions for what I may like to have on hand?

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