Surgery can be performed as a potentially curative measure if the cancer is contained within the pancreas and has not metastasized (spread) to blood vessels, lymph nodes or other organs. The American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates that only about 20 percent of pancreatic cancer patients qualify for this type of surgery. At the time of diagnosis, most patients with Pancreas Cancer already have metastatic disease. These patients would not benefit from the surgical removal of their primary tumor. However, surgery may be used to relieve symptoms or prevent complications in metastatic cancer patients. Your physician will help determine if surgery is a viable treatment option. For surgical candidates, the type of operation performed for the removal of pancreatic cancer is based on the stage and location of the tumor. Minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgical techniques can sometimes be used in pancreatic surgery, depending on the location of the tumor. Laparoscopic procedures are performed using small incisions in the abdomen through which telescope-guided instruments are placed. Conventional surgeries require a longer incision and a wider opening of the abdomen. With laparoscopic procedures, surgeons are generally able to reduce the patient’s blood loss and risk of infection. Your surgical oncologist can help determine whether you are a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure.
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