We may recommend open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery. With all of these methods, the goal is to remove the cysts while keeping your digestive system working well.

Depending on your diagnosis and the size and location of the pancreatic cyst, we may recommend pancreatic enucleation, the Whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy, spleen …

For patients who require cyst removal, general and gastrointestinal surgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) offer a range of advanced minimally invasive surgery approaches — …

Sep 20, 2025 · Some types of pancreatic cysts require surgical removal because of the risk of cancer. Surgery might be needed to remove an enlarged pseudocyst or a serous …

We employ minimally invasive approaches whenever appropriate, including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic-assisted methods, creating optimal drainage pathways or complete …

Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas. It’s often done to treat pancreatic and other types of cancer, but doctors may also use it to treat severe chronic …

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN) are the most common precancerous pancreatic cysts. Through various tests and exams, doctors can …

Oct 11, 2023 · Most pancreatic cysts will simply go under surveillance. Healthcare providers keep an eye on them to see if they change over time. If a cyst changes from low to medium risk, …

UCSF pathologists are experts in analyzing the fluid in pancreatic cysts and determining whether it represents a likely benign course and has malignant potential.

For this reason, in medically fit patients, the recommendation is for surgical removal of the affected portion of the pancreas. If the entire duct is involved, the patient will need to have the …