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I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis 2 years ago, now my duct is dilated and my gastroenterologist is recommending the Puestow surgery. Will my pain go away?

April 26, 2017ago chronic diagnosed dilated duct gastroenterologist pancreatitis recommending

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I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis 2 years ago, now my duct is dilated and my gastroenterologist is recommending the Puestow surgery. Will my pain go away?

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The Puestow procedure, also known as a lateral pancreaticojejunostomy, is a surgical procedure where the pancreatic duct is exposed and attached to the jejunum to allow adequate drainage of the pancreas. The surgery has been reported to relieve pain initially in approximately 80% of patients. Only about 40% of patients remain pain free after one year.