What is another word for pancreatectomy?
Pronunciation: [pˌankɹiːˌe͡ɪtˈɛktəmɪ] (IPA) 
Pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the pancreas partially or entirely, depending on the severity of the condition. There are several synonyms for pancreatectomy, including pancreatic resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, total pancreatectomy, and subtotal pancreatectomy. Pancreatic resection is a broad term that refers to the surgical removal of the pancreas, while pancreaticoduodenectomy is a specific type of pancreatectomy that involves the removal of the head of the pancreas together with the duodenum. Distal pancreatectomy is the removal of the tail of the pancreas, while total and subtotal pancreatectomy implies the complete or partial removal of the pancreas, respectively.
