Oct 31, 2025 · Acute pancreatitis can make the pancreas vulnerable to infections. Pancreatic infections are serious and require intensive treatment such as surgery or other procedures to remove the …

May 4, 2024 · The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. It has a role in digestion and in regulating the level of sugar in your blood.

Stool tests can measure levels of fat that could suggest your digestive system isn't absorbing nutrients as it should. Pancreatic function tests can be done on fluid collected from the pancreas during an …

Sep 20, 2025 · The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces hormones and enzymes that help digest food. Pancreatic cysts are typically found during imaging testing for another …

Jul 11, 2025 · Surgeons perform nearly 50 pancreas transplants each year at Mayo Clinic's three sites in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona. Their deep experience means treatments with high rates of success …

Dec 5, 2025 · The Pancreas Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester offers extensive, specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating those with diseases of the pancreas.

Oct 10, 2025 · Pancreas transplant offers a potential cure for people with serious complications from diabetes. Learn what to expect before and after this procedure.

May 6, 2025 · "Historically, it’s been known that KRAS mutations are associated with more biologically aggressive pancreatic cancer," says Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D., a hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon …

Oct 10, 2025 · Pancreas transplant offers a potential cure for people with serious complications from diabetes. Learn what to expect before and after this procedure.

Nov 25, 2024 · Because the pancreas sits just behind the stomach, an endoscopic ultrasound allows your doctor to get a precise view of the pancreas. If an area looks concerning, they can use the …