It is found in the right part of abdomen, nestled in the curve of the duodenum , which forms an impression in the side of the pancreas. A term used to indicate that cancerous cells are present in the duct but have not spread to the glandular tissue. Insulin A hormone produced by the endocrine islets of Langerhans cells of the pancreas. It acts to lower blood sugar levels. Jaundice Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by the accumulation of bile pigments.
Gas is pumped in through one of the tubes to create enough space to work in.
The surgeon inserts a small camera through one of the tubes and examines the lining and contents of the abdominal cavity by looking at the projected image on the television screen. With specially designed laparascopic instruments, biopsies and fluid samples can be taken for examination. The largest organ in the body, located in the right upper part of the abdomen. It performs many life-maintaining functions including the production of bile . It detoxifies the blood of drugs, alcohol and other harmful chemical.