Pancreatosplenectomy Surgery

What is pancreatosplenectomy?

Pancreatosplenectomy or spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy is performed to surgically treat pancreatic disease of the tail and body.

What happens when part of pancreas is removed?

Removing all or part of the pancreas may affect how well you can digest food and may cause symptoms such as weight loss, diarrhoea, tummy discomfort or bloating.