The dangers of total pancreatectomy

The pancreas is a very important digestive and endocrine organ, which can secrete a large amount of amylase and lipase to promote the digestion of starch and fat and facilitate the intake of nutrients by the body. If the pancreas is completely removed, the body will lose the main digestive enzymes, which will easily cause indigestion and diarrhea, and if chronic diarrhea occurs for a long time, it will easily cause malnutrition, thus endangering health. The pancreas can also secrete insulin, and if the pancreas is completely removed, the body lacks insulin, which can lead to stubborn hyperglycemia and diabetes. If the pancreas is removed, the human body needs to take oral digestive enzymes for a long time to promote food digestion and absorption of nutrients, and needs long-term insulin injections to lower blood sugar and avoid diabetes, which has a great impact on human health.