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29 Jun, 2026 Latest news
When Should You See a Pancreatic Surgery Specialist?

A patient in his early 50s came to our clinic after months of unexplained weight loss, recurring abdominal pai

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30 Dec, 2025 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

Pancreatic conditions can be serious because the pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion and regulating blo

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14 Nov, 2025 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

Pancreatic surgery is a highly specialized field that focuses on treating conditions affecting the pancreas, i

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23 Jul, 2025 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

The pancreas is a vital organ that plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar control. When pancreatic issu

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30 Mar, 2025 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

The pancreas is a crucial gland responsible for producing enzymes for digestion and hormones like insulin. Whe

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25 Jan, 2025 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

A pancreas surgeon specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the pancreas, including tumors,

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12 Feb, 2024 Latest news
Pancreas Surgeon

Living without a pancreas is indeed possible, but it requires a daily commitment to maintaining balanced insul

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FAQ

Gastrointestinal surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures that treat benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancer) conditions that affect the body's digestive system.
The GI tract is another name for your body's digestive tract. It consists of several tube-like organs joined together—starting at the esophagus in the mouth and ending at your anus. Each piece of the GI tract plays a role in how your body digests (breaks down) food and nutrients. Organs that make up the GI tract include: Esophagus Stomach Small intestine (small bowel) Large intestine (colon) Rectum Anus The digestive system also includes organs that aren't part of the GI tract. These organs include: Gallbladder Liver Pancreas
Both gastroenterologists and GI surgeons diagnose and treat conditions affecting the digestive system. Gastroenterologists are trained in internal medicine and receive additional training in problems of the digestive system. They treat GI conditions medically (such as with medicines) and perform nonsurgical procedures, such as colonoscopies.
Individuals with a body mass index of 35kg/m2 and a weight related condition (diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure) or 40kg/m2 or greater are eligible for bariatric surgery.
Individuals who do not meet the BMI criteria are typically not candidates for bariatric surgery. Someone with complex medical and surgical needs may meet the BMI criteria but after meeting with a surgeon, it can be determine that the individual risk is greater than the potential benefit of the surgery. These situations are rare and are discussed individually with your care team.
Individuals interested in scheduling an appointment with the Penn Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Program should call 800-789-7366 (PENN). Patients already enrolled in the Penn Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Program should call their surgeon office directly.
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