Pancreas

The pancreas is the organ located in the posterior part of the abdomen. It plays a very important role in the digestion of our food and control of blood sugar. Being such an important organ, managing any diseases in it requires an expert. Dr. Mayank is a well-trained GI surgeon equipped with managing pancreatic diseases.

The pancreas may be affected by multiple disorders including both benign and malignant. Of the benign diseases, Acute pancreatitis is the most common disease. In India especially north India, gall bladder stones are the most common cause of this disease. The next most important cause is alcohol. Acute pancreatitis may be mild in nature or maybe even life-threatening. The disease can be treated with medicines and sometimes require surgery for the same. Only an expert GI surgeon can identify and treat the condition with due diligence and care. Dr. Mayank is well equipped in handling such complex cases.

Chronic Pancreatitis is another disease affecting the pancreas. In this condition, because of slow and ongoing damage to the pancreas, there occurs abdominal pain and loss of pancreatic function. Early identification of the problem and proper treatment can delay the pancreatic damage. Only a trained GI surgeon like Dr. Mayank can help in identifying and treating the condition.

Another group of diseases affecting the pancreas is pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer can present with pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite, weight loss, recent onset of diabetes, or jaundice. Timely identification and proper evaluation of the problem can help in early diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer is now curable cancer if identified in time and proper consultation is taken. The surgery for pancreatic cancer can now be performed safely in expert hands. Dr. Mayank is well trained to handle such complex cases of pancreatic cancer.