The main pancreatic duct merges with the bile duct to form the ampulla of Vater (a widening of the duct just before it enters the duodenum). The pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system.

Diseases of the pancreas and bile duct are challenging to manage. We recognize this and are here to help. UAB has launched the Pancreatobiliary Disease Center to address these problems. All patients ...

Our team includes surgeons, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, advanced gastroenterologists, critical care intensivists, nurses, genetic counselors and other specialists who utilize the ...

Cancers that start near the head of the pancreas can block the bile duct, preventing bile from reaching the intestines, where it helps break down fats and eventually leaves the body in the stool.

The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and ... due to the cancer blocking the bile duct In the postsurgical period, alert your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the ...

ERCP is used primarily to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreas. ERCP combines the use of x-rays and an endoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube. Through the endoscope ...

In Medicare beneficiaries, rates of bile duct injury were consistently higher with robotic-assisted cholecystectomy than with ...