Pancreatic & Liver Surgery in Wausau, WI

Pancreatic and liver surgery may be recommended to treat conditions such as pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, benign tumors, cysts, chronic pancreatitis, liver metastases, and other diseases that affect the normal function of these organs. Your surgeon will determine the most appropriate treatment based on your diagnosis.

Candidacy depends on several factors, including your diagnosis, the size and location of the condition being treated, your overall health, and whether surgery offers the best chance for successful treatment. A comprehensive evaluation and imaging studies will help determine the right approach.

When appropriate, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery can provide smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Before surgery, your care team may recommend blood tests, imaging studies, medication adjustments, and dietary instructions. You will receive detailed preoperative guidance to help ensure you are fully prepared for your procedure.

Recovery varies depending on the complexity of the procedure and your overall health. While minimally invasive procedures often allow for a faster recovery, more extensive surgeries may require a longer hospital stay and several weeks of healing before returning to normal activities.

Following surgery, you will be closely monitored by your surgical team. Follow-up appointments allow your surgeon to evaluate your healing, manage any discomfort, review pathology results if applicable, and provide recommendations for your continued recovery.

These surgeries are among the more complex procedures in general surgery because of the important functions of the pancreas and liver. Choosing an experienced, fellowship-trained surgeon and a comprehensive surgical team helps optimize safety and outcomes.

Yes. The liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate after a portion has been removed. This natural regenerative capacity allows surgeons to safely perform partial liver resections when medically appropriate.

Depending on your diagnosis, additional treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or ongoing surveillance may be recommended after surgery. Your surgeon will work closely with your healthcare team to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Surgical Associates provides advanced pancreatic and liver surgery performed by a fellowship-trained surgeon using the latest surgical techniques whenever appropriate. Our team is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care from your initial consultation through your recovery.