Pancreatic Disease Diagnosis & Treatment in Pune
By Dr. Suprashant D. Kulkarni
Consultant – Laparoscopic & GI Surgeon
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and hormone regulation. Diseases of the pancreas can cause severe abdominal pain, digestive problems, and long-term health complications.
✅ Common Pancreatic Conditions Treated:
Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Cysts & Pseudocysts
Pancreatic Tumors & Cancer
Blockage of pancreatic ducts
Pancreatic trauma & infections
🔍 Diagnosis Services
Clinical evaluation & history
Blood investigations (enzymes, liver function tests)
Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) / ERCP (where needed)
🏥 Treatment Options by Dr. Suprashant Kulkarni
Medical Management
Pain control, enzyme replacement, nutritional support
Lifestyle & dietary modifications
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Laparoscopic drainage of cysts & abscesses
Keyhole procedures for selected pancreatic diseases
Advanced GI Surgery
Whipple Procedure (for pancreatic cancer & tumors)
Distal Pancreatectomy / Total Pancreatectomy (as required)
Multidisciplinary Care
Coordinated treatment with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and critical care experts
⭐ Why Choose Dr. Suprashant D. Kulkarni?
Specialist in GI & Pancreatic Surgeries
Expertise in laparoscopic & advanced surgical techniques
Focus on accurate diagnosis & patient-centered care
Commitment to faster recovery & minimal complications
What is Pancreas?
The pancreas is a gland, about six inches long, located in the abdomen. It is shaped like a flat pear and is surrounded by the stomach, small intestine, liver, spleen and gallbladder. The wide end of the pancreas on the right side of the body is called the head. The middle sections are the neck and body.
The thin end of the pancreas on the left side of the body is called the tail. The uncinate process is the part of the gland that bends backwards and underneath the head of the pancreas. Two very important blood vessels, the superior mesenteric artery and superior mesenteric vein, cross behind the neck of the pancreas and in front of the uncinate process. The pancreas is both an exocrine gland and endocrine gland and has two main functions – digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Pancreas Conditions
Diabetes, type 1: The body’s immune system attacks and destroys the pancreas’ insulin-producing cells. Lifelong insulin injections are required to control blood sugar.
Diabetes, type 2: The body becomes resistant to insulin, causing blood sugar rises. The pancreas eventually loses the ability to appropriately produce and release insulin, leading to a need for synthetic insulin.
Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems, usually including the lungs and the pancreas. Digestive problems and diabetes often result.
Pancreatic cancer: The pancreas has many different types of cells, each of which can give rise to a different type of tumor. The most common type arises from the cells that line the pancreatic duct. Because there are usually few or no early symptoms, pancreatic cancer is often advanced by the time it’s discovered.
Pancreatitis: The pancreas becomes inflamed and damaged by its own digestive chemicals. Swelling and death of tissue of the pancreas can result. Although alcohol or gallstones can contribute, sometimes a cause for pancreatitis is never found.
Islet cell tumor: The hormone-producing cells of the pancreas multiply abnormally, creating a benign or cancerous tumor. These tumors produce excess amounts of hormones and then release them into the blood. Gastrinomas, glucagonomas, and insulinomas are examples of islet cell tumors.
Enlarged pancreas: An enlarged pancreas is rare. It may be a harmless anatomic abnormality or it may be a sign of autoimmune pancreatitis.
Pancreas Tests
Physical examination: By pressing on the center of the belly, a doctor might check for masses or abdominal pain. They can also look for other signs of pancreas conditions. Pancreatic pain often radiates to the back.
Abdominal ultrasound: An abdominal ultrasound can detect gallstones that might block the outflow of fluid from the pancreas. It also can show an abscess or a pancreatic pseudocyst.
Computed tomography scan: A CT scanner takes multiple X-rays, and a computer creates detailed images of the pancreas and abdomen. Contrast dye may be injected into your veins to improve the images.
This imaging test can help assess the health of the pancreas. A CT scan can identify complications of pancreatic disease such as fluid around the pancreas, an enclosed infection (abscess), or a collection of tissue, fluid, and pancreatic enzymes (pancreatic pseudocyst).
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Magnetic waves create highly detailed images of the abdomen. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is an MRI that focuses on the pancreas, liver, and bile system.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Using a camera on a flexible tube adv
