Pancreatitis-Surgery Surgery of the pancreas is avoided, if possible, because the gland is easily damaged. But surgery may be needed to remove infected or damaged tissue (pancreatic necrosis). The gallbladder may be removed to prevent future attacks from gallstones.

Surgery choices

One of two surgeries can be done to remove the gallbladder if gallstones are causing pancreatitis:

• Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery
• Open gallbladder surgery

Surgeons may choose among several techniques to remove damaged pancreatic tissue.

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