Pancreatic Stones

Advanced Care for Chronic Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Duct Stones

What Are Pancreatic Stones?

Pancreatic stones are hard, calcified deposits that form in the pancreatic duct due to chronic pancreatitis. These stones can block the pancreatic duct, leading to severe abdominal pain, digestive issues, and damage to the pancreas. If left untreated, they may result in complications like diabetes, malnutrition, or pancreatic insufficiency.

Causes

Pancreatic stones are most commonly associated with chronic inflammation of the pancreas. Key causes include:

• Chronic pancreatitis (alcohol-related, hereditary, idiopathic)
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Smoking
• Genetic conditions like tropical pancreatitis
• High calcium or triglyceride levels

Symptoms

• Severe upper abdominal pain, radiating to the back
• Recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis
• Nausea or vomiting
• Weight loss due to poor digestion
• Steatorrhea (fatty stools)
• Onset of diabetes in some cases

Persistent pain and digestive issues are warning signs. Early treatment can prevent irreversible pancreatic damage.

Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is essential to plan treatment:

• CT Scan or MRI (MRCP) – Detects stone location, ductal dilation, and structural damage
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) – High-resolution imaging of stones and pancreas
• Blood tests – Assess pancreatic function and inflammation
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) – Diagnostic and therapeutic use

Why Choose Us?

• Over 30 years of experience in HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgery
• Trained at AIIMS New Delhi, India’s premier surgical institute
• Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic pancreatic surgeries
• Certified Robotic Surgery Trainer for GI and HPB procedures
• Personalized care with a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, dietitians, and pain specialists

Regain Quality of Life with Expert Care

Pancreatic stones can severely affect your health and daily life. With the right diagnosis and timely intervention, long-term pain relief and digestive function improvement are possible.