Pancreatology

Pancreatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the pancreas, an important organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion by producing enzymes that help break down food and hormones like insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Pancreatology involves diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancreatitis (inflammation), pancreatic cancer, and diabetes. Specialists in this field work to improve patient outcomes through a combination of medical management, surgery, and lifestyle changes, aiming to maintain the pancreas’s health and ensure proper digestive and metabolic functions.