Internal infection or abscess Chest infection Whipple's operation Removing the cancer Back to top Possible complications of major pancreatic surgery Heart problems Whipple operation Bleeding Back to top Fistula Removing the pancreas (total pancreatectomy) Back to top Back to top Back to top Removing the tail of the pancreas (distal pancreatectomy) Keyhole surgery A quick guide to what's on this page Back to top Blood clots Email this page Taking out the head of the pancreas (PPPD) distal pancreatectomy