Pancreatic Cancer: How Modern Surgery Can Make a Difference – Prof. Ulrich Explains
What Determines the Prognosis of a Carcinoma of the Pancreas?
When pancreatic canceris diagnosed, the prognosis is usually poor. This is primarily because pancreatic tumors are often detected at a late stage. Under more favorable conditions, however, modern surgical techniques offer patients a good chance of gaining valuable time and perhaps even achieving a cure through surgery.
When is surgery an option for pancreatic cancer? What does pancreatic surgery involve? What is life like after oncologic surgery?
Prof. Dr. med. Alexis Ulrich is a specialist in oncological surgery and Head Physician of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at the Lukas Hospital of the Rheinland Klinikum Neuss. On the PRIMO MEDICO Expert Talk podcast, he sheds light on how pancreatic tumors are diagnosed – why early detection matters – and what opportunities oncological pancreatic surgery offers today.