Dr. Ye Junjie pointed out that Uncle Lai suffered from pancreatic cancer, and there was a 3 cm tumor in the tail of the pancreas deep in the abdomen.

(Photo by reporter Cai Shuyuan)

[Reporter Cai Shuyuan/Taichung Report] 80-year-old Lai Uncle Lai accidentally found a 3 cm tumor in the tail of the pancreas due to follow-up prostate cancer surgery tomography at the end of last year. It was suspected of stage 2 pancreatic cancer. He underwent a Da Vinci robotic arm to remove the lesion. The blood vessels were precisely sutured to preserve the spleen, and the blood loss was only 20cc. He was able to get out of bed and walk on the second day after the operation, and he recovered well. Thanks to the doctor, and I am happy to express my confidence to live a long life.

Ye Junjie, a general surgeon at the Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, pointed out that pancreatic cancer is known as the king of cancer, accounting for the 8th and 10th leading causes of cancer death in men and women. Because the pancreas is flat and long, it is located in the posterior abdominal cavity and behind the stomach. , The location is secretive, and there are mostly no symptoms in the early stage. If the tumor expands, symptoms such as general weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and jaundice will appear one after another.

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Ye Junjie said that because the tail of the pancreas was deep in the abdomen, Lai Bobo would usually remove the adjacent spleen during the operation. However, he was old and the spleen should be preserved to maintain immune and blood cell metabolism functions, so he chose to receive the Da Vinci arm. Resection of the tail of the pancreas combined with spleen preservation can precisely suture blood vessels to protect the spleen.

Dr. Ye Junjie pointed out that when Uncle Lai performed the Da Vinci arm resection of pancreatic cancer, he could accurately resect and suture it, and the blood loss was only 20cc.

(Photo by reporter Cai Shuyuan)

Dr. Ye Junjie pointed out that Uncle Lai suffered from pancreatic cancer, and there was a 3 cm tumor at the tail of the pancreas, which was close to the spleen.

(Photo by reporter Cai Shuyuan)

Pancreatic tumors are silent killers, and pancreatic cancer is the king of cancers. Any pancreatic tumor should not be taken lightly. It is recommended to have a family history of pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis, or have unexplained persistent upper back pain and weight loss , or friends with sudden deterioration of blood sugar control, need to actively seek medical examination.

Ye Junjie also said that pancreatic cancer has different surgical methods depending on the location and stage of the tumor. You can choose Da Vinci arm or laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. In the past, due to the high cost of Da Vinci surgery, many people were restricted. Fortunately, the National Health Insurance Department has recently opened the payment of some 17 Da Vinci robot-assisted surgeries, such as liver, lung, pancreas, and duodenum, which may be implemented as early as March this year. Benefit more patients can adopt this high-tech medical achievement.

Uncle Lai suffered from pancreatic cancer, and recovered well after being surgically removed by Da Vinci's robotic arm.

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Physicians of the General Surgery Team of China Affiliated Hospital are Chen Shengxian (from left), Chen Dehong, Ye Junjie, and Xu Shichao.

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