What is distal pancreatectomy?
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Distal pancreatectomy is a procedure in which the tail and/or portion of the body of the pancreas are removed, but not the head. This surgery is uncommon for pancreatic cancer, because most tumors arising outside the head of the pancreas within the body or tail are unresectable.
From: Pancreatic Cancer Treatments by Stage WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on January 26, 2020
SOURCES:
American Cancer Society: "Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer."
National Cancer Institute: "Pancreatic Cancer."
Gunturu, KS. , March 2013. Med Oncol
SOURCES:
American Cancer Society: "Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer."
National Cancer Institute: "Pancreatic Cancer."
Gunturu, KS. , March 2013. Med Oncol
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