Distal Pancreatectomy
Distal Pancreatectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the distal part of the pancreas.
Also known as Distal Pancreatectomy, Distal subtotal pancreatectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0176940 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreas | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |