Pancreatic surgery

The pancreas is a deep-seated gland of the abdomen that plays a dual essential role: it produces enzymes indispensable for digestion and hormones, including insulin, which regulate blood sugar. Its surgery is one of the most specialised fields of digestive surgery. Operations on the pancreas mainly concern tumours, benign or malignant, cysts and pseudocysts, as well as certain forms of chronic pancreatitis. Depending on the location of the lesion, the surgeon may remove the head of the pancreas, its left part (distal pancreatectomy) or, more rarely, perform other conservative procedures. This surgery requires meticulous planning based on high-precision imaging, a team well versed in major surgery and a secure post-operative environment. Each case is studied in depth, with multidisciplinary consultation when a tumour-related condition is involved. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, pancreatic surgery is performed by surgeons experienced in major digestive surgery, with advanced intra-operative monitoring and a multipurpose intensive care unit ensuring attentive surveillance during the first days.