1. A surgical procedure in which all or part of the pancreas is removed.
Usage: medical term; often performed to treat pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, or other pancreatic diseases

Examples

• The surgeon recommended a pancreatectomy to remove the cancerous tumor.
• A total pancreatectomy involves removing the entire pancreas and surrounding tissues.
• Patients undergoing pancreatectomy may require insulin therapy afterward.
• The risks of pancreatectomy include infection and digestive complications.
• Partial pancreatectomy preserves some pancreatic function when possible.