Surgery of the pancreas is avoided, if possible, because the
gland is easily damaged. But surgery may be needed to remove
infected or damaged tissue (pancreatic necrosis). The
gallbladder may be removed to prevent future attacks from
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Window. One of two surgeries can be done to remove the
gallbladder if gallstones are causing pancreatitis: Surgeons may
choose among several techniques to remove damaged pancreatic
tissue. |By:||Reference Healthwise Staff||Last Revised:
Reference October 31, 2011| |Medical Review:||Reference Kathleen
Romito, MD - Family Medicine Reference Peter J. Kahrilas, MD -
Gastroenterology