Distal Pancreatectomy in Spain: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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Discover the Best Distal Pancreatectomy Clinics in Spain: 4 Verified Options and Prices

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 7852
Bookimed fees - $0
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
44 years of experience

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

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Antonio de Lacy Fortuny

One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

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Fast Facts about Distal Pancreatectomy

Distal Pancreatectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the body and tail of the pancreas, often performed to treat pancreatic tumors.

Pros: Less invasive than the Whipple procedure, with a shorter operating time and reduced recovery period. Laparoscopic options available, reducing scarring and hospital stay.
Cons: Potential for diabetes if a significant portion of the pancreas is removed. Risk of spleen removal, which can affect immune function.
Effectiveness: 80% success rate in removing tumors with minimal complications.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Tumors located in the body or tail of the pancreas, non-metastatic pancreatic cancer, or cystic lesions.
Prices: View costs of other techniques