Surgery of the pancreas is usually reserved for precancerous or cancerous lesions of the pancreas. Some non-cancerous problems  of the pancreas can also require surgery. It is major surgery and can be associated with significant risks including the small but finite risk of death. Most people are in hospital for about 1 week but might need to stay for longer. 

The surgeons at Harbour Surgery Centre perform major pancreatic surgery regularly and offer open, laparoscopic and robotic pancreatic surgery. They are also often consulted to comment on whether surgery is technically feasible and works with oncologists to provide multidisciplinary cancer care. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, surgery is recommended and a personalised care plan is constructed.