Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis

For selected cases of chronic pancreatitis symptoms, surgery may be considered. Some of the recommended surgeries include:

• Nerve-block surgery is a procedure that aims to alleviate pain by intentionally disrupting the transmission of pain signals to a specific area. This is achieved by surgically cutting or damaging particular nerves.
• Pancreaticojejunostomy (Drainage procedure) aims to relieve pain by reducing pressure in the pancreas caused by blockages. These blockages are typically due to pancreatic duct stones or strictures.