Help, Please! Pancreatectomy Questions

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My son, 15 has cystic fibrosis relatd pancreatitis. The attacks are

starting to happen about every two weeks. We are going on the 8th to

have a visit with Dr. Sutherland in Minnesota about a pancreatectomy.

Can anyone tell me about the complications that can happen after the

surgery in normal, everyday life besides taking enzymes and insulin?

What are the long term problems and what about life span for someone

that has had this surgery?

From what little I have talked to Dr. sutherland, he thinks we should

have it removed. We are also going to see the pediatric gi doc there

in Minnesota. I just have this feeling we are going to get different

opinions. What are the reasons we should NOT have the surgery done?

Thanks!