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Found PNET on tail of pancreas but told it’s nonfunctional
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Jan 14 2:54pm | Replies (97)Comment receiving replies
I'm so glad that you posted again. I hope that your surgery goes well. Tumors in the pancreas and liver are certainly concerning and I can understand your wanting to deal with it.
I would like to invite some other Connect members to this discussion who have also had surgeries such as this including, @kim1965 @ahtaylor @jadedprincess and @pavlina60. Here is another Connect discussion that you might find helpful as you anticipate surgery,
– What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/recovery-after-distal-pancreatectomy-and-splenectomy/
What are your thoughts, questions and concerns regarding this surgery?
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I had a distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy in 2017 @ Mayo in Rochester for multiple insulinomas in my pancreas which are NETs by classification. I did fairly well with the recovery. Other than normal post op pain and a spinal headache when they removed the epidural that was in for pain, I recovered well. The hospital stay was 5 days and then I stayed in Rochester for one more night to be sure all was well before I flew home. I did have some leakage from the drain site after the drain was removed but that resolved in 24 hours. I wish you the best with your procedure! Please don’t hesitate to ask specific questions if you have them - happy to answer from my experience. Keep us posted!