Slide asking whether to consider partial resection or total pancreatectomy for refractory pediatric chronic pancreatitis.
Slide explaining total pancreatectomy as last-resort treatment for intractable pancreatic pain.
Slide explaining that pancreas removal leads to lifelong insulin-dependent diabetes in children.
Slide explaining TPIAT procedure where insulin-making islet cells are moved from pancreas to liver.
Slide summarizing TPIAT benefits for pediatric chronic pancreatitis patients including quality of life and opioid reduction.
Final slide inviting viewers to follow for more expert pediatric surgery education content.
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  1. Slide 1: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | A 5yo's pain from chronic pancreatitis is refractory to medicines, scopes, and even opioids... | SHOULD YOU CONSIDER PARTIAL RESECTION OR TOTAL PANCREATECTOMY? | 1/7
  2. Slide 2: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE ANSWER | REMOVE THE WHOLE PANCREAS | When every other option is exhausted, the pancreas itself, the source of the pain, may need to be removed. | 2/7
  3. Slide 3: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE CATCH | BUT, NO PANCREAS MEANS → DIABETES | The pancreas makes insulin. Take it out, and a child would normally be left insulin-dependent for life. | 3/7
  4. Slide 4: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE INNOVATION | MOVE INSULIN-MAKING CELLS INTO THE LIVER | TPIAT: total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. | Islet cells (the ones that make insulin) are salvaged from the pancreas and infused into the liver. | 4/7
  5. Slide 5: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | Juan Pablo Gurria, MD, MSc | Surgical Director, Pancreas Care Center, Cincinnati Children's | 5/7
  6. Slide 6: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | THE TAKEAWAY | TPIAT is one of the most advanced options for chronic pancreatitis. | For the right child who is out of options, it can improve quality of life, reduce opioids, and potentially restore insulin function. | 6/7
  7. Slide 7: Pancreas | Expert-to-Expert | Made possible by Cincinnati Children's | FOLLOW FOR MORE EXPERT-TO-EXPERT PEDIATRIC SURGERY EDUCATION. | 7/7
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Refractory Chronic Pancreatitis: Partial Resection or Total Pancreatectomy?

Topic overview

Educational carousel comparing surgical approaches for refractory chronic pancreatitis in children. Reviews indications for partial pancreatic resection versus total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation, including patient selection criteria and outcomes for pain control and metabolic management.

Keywords

Chronic Pancreatitis Total Pancreatectomy Partial Pancreatectomy Pancreatic Surgery Pediatric Gastroenterology Islet Autotransplantation Pain Management

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#ChronicPancreatitis #PediatricSurgery #PancreaticDisease #IsletTransplant

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