Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Less Removal and Enzyme Supplementation Lowered Risk of Diabetes and Fatty Liver

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A study has found that preserving as much normal tissue as possible during pancreatic cancer surgery and replenishing pancreatic enzymes deficient after the operation can reduce the worsening of blood sugar levels and the development of fatty liver. This suggests that pancreatic surgery, which previously focused on removing the cancer to increase survival rates, is evolving to also consider postoperative metabolic function and quality of life. S…