Laparoscopy for Pseudopancreatic Cysts

The pancreas is a spongy, tadpole-shaped organ located behind the stomach having the function to make enzymes to digest food and hormones to regulate blood sugar levels. In case, pancreas is injured and its ducts become block, affecting enzyme containing juices and development of pancreatic pseudocyst, which a fluid-filled sac.

Pseudocyst Symptoms

It has been seen that patient having pseudocyst problem show different symptoms, however, the most common symptoms are abdominal pain and bloating. Other

• Nausea and feeling of vomiting
• Appetite loss and weight loss
• Diarrheal problem
• Fever
• A tender mass in abdomen
• Jaundice symptoms, yellowing of skin and eyes
• Fluid build-up in the abdominal area

Pseudocyst Treatment

In a case, one is having a small pseudocyst with any sign of symptoms, can be treated conservatively. However, in most of case one need following interventions:

• Endoscopic trans-gastric drainage
• Imaging guided percutaneous drainage
• Laparoscopic/open cystogastrostomy or cystojejunostomy

For pseudocysts requiring treatment, most of time surgery is required which is done laparoscopically. It is performed through keyhole procedure in the abdomen, using fine tools and a lighted scope. This procedure minimizes hospitalization and recovery time. During surgery to treat a pseudocyst, the laparoscopic surgeon makes a connection between the pseudocyst and an nearby digestive organ, allowing the pseudocyst to drain through that organ. The connection made may be with the stomach, small intesting, or duodenum, the upper end of the small intestine, depends on the location of the pseudocyst within the pancreas.

Dr Ashok Borisa has great experience of managing pseudocysts problems

For More about Laparoscopy for Pseudo Pancreatic Cysts, you can reach directly to Dr Ashok Borisa at +91 9867655401