Pancreas 6mm cyst

Posted by tjberryi @tjberryi, 6 days ago

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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mcharlesfrancis | @mcharlesfrancis | 20 hours ago

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.

mcharlesfrancis | @mcharlesfrancis | 2 hours ago

The Whipple surgery is a complex operation used to treat pancreatic cancer when the tumor can be removed. It involves taking out the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the bile duct, and sometimes part of the stomach, then reconnecting everything so digestion can continue.

While it is a major surgery, when it is done at an experienced, high-volume center by a specialized surgeon, it can significantly extend life and, in some cases, offer the best chance for long-term survival.

Choosing the right institution and surgical team is very important with this procedure.