A gastrointestinal surgeon usually performs pancreatectomy.
2. What is pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancreatic insufficiency is a condition that occurs following total pancreatectomy. The patient is unable to properly digest food due to lack of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas. It is treated by replacing the pancreatic enzymes orally. These patients also need replacement of insulin.
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