Pancreas

Acute pancreatitis is a condition characterized by the sudden inflammation of the pancreas, a vital organ located behind the stomach. It occurs when digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas become activated within the gland instead of the small intestine, leading to tissue damage and severe pain.

Laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery are two minimally invasive techniques that can be used to perform pancreatectomy, which is the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas. These techniques offer several advantages over traditional open surgery, including less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and reduced postoperative pain.

Pancreatic cancer surgery is a complex and often a challenging procedure that aims to remove the tumour and any affected tissues while preserving as much of the normal functioning of the pancreas as possible.

The pancreas is an elongated organ that produces enzymes and hormones that helps with food digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. It can be divided into four sections: the head, neck, body, and tail.

Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms are a group of pancreatic cysts that include intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN), serous cystic neoplasms (SCN) and other rare cystic growths.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours are tumours that develop in the endocrine cells (hormone-producing cells) of the pancreas. Also known as pNETS or islet cell tumours, these growths can often be hard to diagnose as they exhibit symptoms similar to less serious illnesses.