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Why are tubes inserted during a pancreatectomy procedure?
During a pancreatectomy procedure, several tubes are also inserted for postoperative care.
What is a pancreatectomy?
A pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas.
What organs are removed during a total pancreatectomy?
During a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed along with parts of the bile duct, small intestine, and stomach. In some cases, the spleen, gallbladder, and surrounding lymph nodes may also be removed depending on the extent of the disease.
How do you spell pancreatectomy?
That is the correct spelling of "pancreatectomy" (removal of the pancreas, or part of it).
What is the technique called when only one large incision is used for a pancreatectomy?
A pancreatectomy can be performed through an open surgery technique, in which case one large incision is made.
When is the spleen removed during a pancreatectomy?
If the disease affects the splenic artery or vein, the spleen is also removed.
What questions about the pancreatectomy should a patient ask his surgeon?
What are the risks associated with a pancreatectomy?How many pancreatectomies do you perform in a year?Will there be a scar?
Whats the cpt code for a patient undergoing surgery for a total pancreatectomy?
The CPT Codes for subtotal or total pancreatectomy is 48160.
What is the term for the resection of an endocrine gland below the stomach?
The term for the resection of an endocrine gland below the stomach is "subtotal pancreatectomy."
What determines whether a total or distal pancreatectomy should be performed?
The stage of the cancer will determine whether the pancreatectomy to be performed should be total or distal.
What medical specialist is qualified to perform a pancreatectomy?
A pancreatectomy is performed by a surgeon trained in gastroenterology, the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of the digestive tract.
What is the purpose of pancreatectomy?
Pancreatectomy is the most effective treatment for cancer of the pancreas, an abdominal organ that secretes digestive enzymes, insulin, and other hormones.
