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Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Panendoscopy)
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
A minimally invasive technique in which a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope is inserted into small incisions in the abdomen called “keyholes”. Instruments and a magnifying camera are then inserted into the keyholes to make the repair.
A gland situated near the stomach that secretes digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts.
Substances such as medication, blood or nutrients that are administered intravenously (through the vein) via an external apparatus.
Pancreatic surgery encompasses a number of procedures used to treat cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the pancreas.
This procedure involves the internal drainage of the non-cancerous growth’s contents into the stomach.
This procedure involves the internal drainage of the non-cancerous growth’s contents into the intestines.
This procedure involves the drainage of the pancreatic duct into the intestines.
Cyst gastrostomy, cyst entrostomy and pancreaticoenterostomy involve the removal of a specific type of non-cancerous growth on the pancreas. Each of these procedures are performed under general anesthesia. You may have tubes inserted by the surgeon to drain fluid. You will be given prescribed pain medication for discomfort.
Your hospital stay may last a week or more, and your breathing and other vitals monitored. Initially, you will not be able to eat and will be given IV fluids. After your intestines regain function, you will begin drinking fluids and will progress to solid food. It may take a few weeks for your incision to heal and should not be strained. Your surgeon will give you specified recommendations for lifting and resuming other activities.