Oct 31, 2025 · Acute pancreatitis can make the pancreas vulnerable to infections. Pancreatic infections are serious and require intensive treatment such as surgery or other procedures to …

May 4, 2024 · The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. It has a role in digestion and in regulating the level of sugar in your blood.

Sep 20, 2025 · The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces hormones and enzymes that help digest food. Pancreatic cysts are typically found during imaging testing for …

Stool tests can measure levels of fat that could suggest your digestive system isn't absorbing nutrients as it should. Pancreatic function tests can be done on fluid collected from the …

May 6, 2025 · "Historically, it’s been known that KRAS mutations are associated with more biologically aggressive pancreatic cancer," says Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D., a hepatobiliary and …

Oct 10, 2025 · Pancreas transplant offers a potential cure for people with serious complications from diabetes. Learn what to expect before and after this procedure.

Jul 19, 2025 · The Pancreas Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester offers extensive, specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating those with diseases of the pancreas.

Jul 11, 2025 · Surgeons perform nearly 50 pancreas transplants each year at Mayo Clinic's three sites in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona. Their deep experience means treatments with high …

Oct 31, 2025 · Zhi Ven Fong, M.D., Dr.PH. Surgical Oncologist Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon Phoenix, AZ

Dec 16, 2023 · Overview Autoimmune pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas. It may be caused by the immune system attacking the pancreas. Autoimmune pancreatitis also is called …