Two common palliative surgeries for pancreatic cancer

Palliative surgery is currently a common method of treating pancreatic cancer, and it is very effective for conservative treatment of pancreatic cancer. So what are the common palliative surgeries for treating pancreatic cancer ? Here we will talk about the common palliative surgeries for treating pancreatic cancer.

In general, common palliative surgeries for pancreatic cancer include:

(1) Indications for palliative surgery: It is important for the palliative treatment of pancreatic cancer. Because about 88% of patients cannot undergo radical surgery due to local spread and metastasis of the tumor, when the primary tumor cannot be removed, the surgeon must decide what palliative measures to take to alleviate the obstruction of the bile duct or duodenum. In addition, cooperation between internal and external medicine is required to deal with jaundice, pain, weight loss, pancreatic insufficiency, and even depression and exhaustion. In addition, if the internal medicine bile duct stent or drainage fails, or if there is re-obstruction or even cholangitis after stent placement, surgical treatment is also required. When choosing palliative jaundice reduction surgery to treat pancreatic cancer, not only a judgment must be made before the operation, but also a detailed exploration of the abdominal cavity should be performed after laparotomy. The method and sequence of exploration are the same as those of pancreaticoduodenectomy.

(2) Palliative surgery: For patients who are not suitable for radical surgery, it is often necessary to relieve obstructive jaundice. Cholecystojejunostomy is generally used. If conditions are unavailable, external fistula (cholecystostomy or external bile duct drainage) can be performed to reduce jaundice. Most patients can relieve symptoms and improve their overall condition in a short period of time. The average survival time is about half a year. This is a common palliative treatment method for pancreatic cancer.

The above is an introduction to the common palliative surgeries for pancreatic cancer. I believe everyone has some understanding of this. Patients should choose the method of pancreatic cancer treatment that suits them according to their actual condition and should not choose randomly.