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Pancreatic surgery is performed to remove malignant tumors (cancer), cysts, damage to the pancreas, and chronic infections of the pancreas. It is most often performed for pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, neuroendocrine tumors and precancerous lesions of the pancreas.
If you are experiencing persistent upper abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, loss of appetite, digestive issues or your imaging tests indicate that you have a pancreatic tumor or cyst, you should see a doctor.
Preparation for surgery will include laboratory blood tests, a CT or MRI scan, endoscopic evaluation of the intestinal tract, nutritional assessment, fasting for several hours prior to surgery and evaluation by an anesthesiologist regarding your anesthesia needs. In addition, some medications may need to be modified before surgery.
The surgical procedure for removing a portion or all of the pancreas may be performed through the use of open, laparoscopic or robotic techniques under general anesthesia. In addition to the pancreas, the surgeon may remove any adjacent organs or lymph nodes that may be affected by the extent of the disease.
Pancreatic surgery typically lasts four to eight hours, depending on the method used (open, laparoscopic, or robotic) and the complexity of the procedure. Most people spend between seven and fourteen days in the hospital recovering, followed by several weeks of additional recovery.
- Infection and bleeding
- Pancreatic fistula
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Digestive enzyme deficiency
- Diabetes due to reduced insulin production
- Blood clots and anesthesia-related risks
It includes removal of cancerous or diseased tissue, prevention of tumor spread, relief from chronic pain, improved survival outcomes, and a better quality of life
Post-surgery recovery includes a Gradual Diet Plan, a Pain Management Plan, and an Enzyme Supplementation Plan. Patients must also monitor their blood sugar levels after surgery. Patients will likely regain strength between six and eight weeks after surgery, but will take longer (usually several months) before they feel back to normal and regain their full functionality. Regular follow-ups with a doctor are recommended for optimal recovery.
The Pancreatic Surgery has a survival rate of between 60 and 70 % over a 5-year time frame for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Surgery has a higher survival rate when the lymph nodes are not involved in the patient's cancer.
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Memorial Atasehir Hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Covers an area of 22,000 sqm in the Anatolian side of Istanbul
- The Hospital has comfortable patient rooms, designed while considering all the required needs of the patients
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Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Capacity of 89 beds
- 6 Operating Rooms
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Medicana Konya Hospital
Konya, Turkey
Medicana Konya Hospital located in Konya, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Providing services in a closed area of 30.000 m2
- It has a total of 80 physicians (including 32 specialist physicians), 37 academicians, 8 practitioners, 1 psychologist and 2 Dieticians
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NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Capacity for more than 82 beds
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Medicana Bursa Hospital
Bursa, Turkey
Medicana Bursa Hospital located in Bursa, Turkey is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Covers an indoor area of 40,000 sqm
- 22-storey building
- Capacity of 300 beds (100 intensive care beds and 200 single rooms)
- Intensive care units with general intensive care units (reanimation)
- Operating rooms are available for all kinds of surgeries
- Cardiovascular surgery ICU
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Delhi, India
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Shanti Mukand Hospital located in New Delhi, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Most medical and surgical disciplines are covered in the hospital in terms of treatment.
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Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- This hospital has as many as 102 beds with intensive care beds (27), operating theatres (7).
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- A very well developed Neonatal Intensive care unit.
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Acibadem Hospital Taksim
Istanbul, Turkey
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Acibadem Hospital Taksim located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- With 93 beds, 6 operating theatres, Acibadem Hospital, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey is a well equipped healthcare facility.
- It has exceptional infrastructure which is at par with the best in the world.
- The ICU of this hospital comprises 10 beds, which is inclusive of isolation room beds (2).
- Also, when we talk of Neonatal ICU, it consists of 7 beds inclusive of an isolation room bed.
- Robot-assisted Surgery and Radiology departments are a sign of the technological advancement in the hospital.
- The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department ensures a seamless transition through the recovery period.
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- Preoperative evaluation and imaging: The preoperative evaluation will include blood tests and imaging, such as CT and/or MRI, to determine the size, location, and extent of pancreatic lesions. Based on that information, the surgical approach will be planned.
- Nutritional and metabolic assessment: The nutritionist will assess the patient's nutritional status and digestive function as part of the pre-operative evaluation and provide recommendations to optimise strength and recovery from surgery.
- Anesthesia evaluation and surgical planning: The anaesthetist will review the patient's medical history and fitness for general anaesthesia before the anaesthetic is administered.
- Surgical removal of pancreatic tissue: The surgeon will perform a partial or complete resection of the pancreas by means of an open surgical technique or by robotic or laparoscopic means, depending on the extent of disease.
- ICU monitoring and post-operative care: After surgery, patients will remain in the Intensive Care Unit until they are sufficiently stable, after which they will be transferred to a surgical ward.
- Rehabilitation and long-term follow-up: The patient's recovery, along with follow-up visits, will include dietary management, enzyme and/or insulin therapy, and physical rehabilitation.
- Pancreatic cancer
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Pancreatic cysts
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic trauma
- Pancreatic Surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal Pancreatic Surgery
- Total Pancreatic Surgery
- Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery
- Robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery
- Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, tumors, or cysts
- Individuals with chronic pancreatitis who have not responded to medical management
- Patients with precancerous pancreatic lesions
- Medically fit for major abdominal surgery
- No significant distant metastasis of cancer.
- Surgical staples
- Absorbable sutures
- Temporary drainage tubes
- Pancreatic duct stents (if required)
- Bile duct reconstruction
- Intestinal reconstruction
- Lymph node dissection
- Feeding tube placement
- Gallbladder removal
- Removal of cancerous or diseased tissue
- Prevention of tumor spread
- Relief from chronic pain
- Improved survival outcomes
- Better quality of life
- Successful removal of pancreatic disease
- Improved symptom control
- Better nutritional status
- Long-term disease management
- Improved quality of life
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