How to reduce complications of pancreatic cancer

Surgery is still a common method for treating pancreatic cancer, and it is also one of the main treatment methods used in clinical practice. However, patients should still understand the problems of surgery, because postoperative complications are very common. Certain methods should be used to prevent the occurrence of postoperative complications. Let's take a look.

1. The surgery must be done properly. Whether the surgery is done properly or not has a great impact on the postoperative complications. To perform a correct surgery, blood pressure must be kept stable, oxygen supply is adequate, abdominal muscles are relaxed, and analgesia is good. Urine sugar and blood sugar should be monitored during the surgery and kept within a reasonable range. Pancreatic cancer patients often have a potential low coagulation function. During the surgery, a large amount of blood loss and blood transfusion may cause coagulation disorders. In addition to careful operation to reduce bleeding, try to transfuse fresh blood within 3 days, and do not transfuse blood that is more than 1 week old.

2. Be well prepared before surgery. Preoperative preparation is also very important and is related to the success of the operation. Respiratory tract preparation: Pulmonary complications after pancreatic cancer surgery are quite common, so preventive measures should be taken before surgery. Strictly avoid smoking, preferably for more than 2 weeks. Teach patients to perform deep chest breathing exercises, which can help prevent postoperative alveolar atrophy, lung infection and hypoxemia. These measures are simple and effective, but rarely taken seriously by doctors. Preventive use of antibiotics: If there is no infection before surgery, there is no need to use antibiotics too early. A sufficient dose of broad-spectrum antibiotics can be given intravenously 30 minutes before the start of surgery. If the operation lasts for more than 4 hours, add another dose.

The above are some things to prevent postoperative complications. There are many ways to treat pancreatic cancer, but surgery is a more thorough treatment. As long as you can actively prevent the occurrence of complications, the patient's health will gradually get better. Therefore, preventing complications is more important for patients.