Survival Rates for Pancreas Removal
The survival rates for people who have a pancreas removed vary greatly depending on the reasons for the removal and the patient's overall health. In general, the survival rate for a total pancreatectomy (removal of the entire pancreas) is approximately 85%. However, survival rates for partial pancreatectomies (removal of only a part of the pancreas) are much higher, ranging from 97% to greater than 99%.
Total Pancreatectomy
Total pancreatectomy involves the removal of the entire pancreas, which may be necessary if a patient has an aggressive and rapidly spreading tumor or if a patient is suffering from chronic pancreatitis. In these cases, the pancreas is usually removed surgically and the patient is then placed on insulin therapy. The survival rate for a total pancreatectomy is approximately 85%, however, this can vary depending on the patient's overall health.
Partial Pancreatectomy
Partial pancreatectomy is a less invasive procedure than total pancreatectomy and involves the removal of only part of the pancreas. This type of procedure is usually performed if the patient has a benign tumor, cyst, or a non-cancerous growth in the pancreas. The survival rate for a partial pancreatectomy is much higher than for a total pancreatectomy, ranging from 97% to greater than 99%.
Conclusion
The survival rates for pancreas removal depend on the type of removal that is performed and the overall health of the patient. Total pancreatectomies have a lower survival rate of approximately 85%, while partial pancreatectomies have a much higher success rate of between 97% and greater than 99%.
