Appleby Procedure (Distal Pancreatectomy With Celiac Artery Resection)

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Hello all,
My husband was diagnosed with Stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer in May '22. He has since completed chemo, radiation and the Appleby procedure on March 2 here at MDAnderson in Houston. We are really trying to get in enough protein and hydration but he sleeps a lot. Any suggestions from someone that's been through this? He will go on surveillance as pathology was favorable.

Hello,

My husband just had the Appleby after chemo and radiation here at MDAnderson in Houston. How is your wife doing? We too have lost 15 lbs and he is very weak. All pathology reports are negative for Cancer at this point.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

If you haven't already had your Appleby procedure, the best advice I can give if find a doc who has performed it many times successfully. Same goes for Whipple. My wife had Appleby after chemo and radiation. Top hospital and top pancan surgeon in the country. Surgery was a complete success with all pathology negative. Recovery however has been extremely difficult. Removing 60% of the pancreas, gaul bladder, spleen, adrenal gland and 23 lymph nodes at once is extraordinarily hard on the body. My wife wasnt overweight and has lost 20% of her body weight due to pain, loss of appetite and chronic diarrhea. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

Not sure about new or old. I have a small tumor in celiac vein and they take it out and bypass it. Anything on the Internet is medical jargon and was hoping to find someone familiar with the procedure.

I’ve never heard of it, is it a new procedure?