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Pancreas and hepatobiliary surgery refers to surgical procedures for treating diseases and conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The pancreas produces digestive juices and hormones that regulate blood sugar.

Last March, Vidya Sundareshan, MD, was on her first family vacation in more than a year, traveling to San Antonio, Tx., to attend her brother’s wedding. Sundareshan had been named co-chief of the SIU Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases (with colleague Vidhya Prakash, MD) on March 1. The trip was a welcome break and an opportunity to tend to her own needs as a busy physician. However, her vibrating phone kept reminding her that multiple health care systems were preparing for the inevitable. The coronavirus outbreak that had been an overseas occurrence before the

Panic disorder is an emotional disorder causing frequent attacks of debilitating anxiety and fear without reasonable cause. Contact SIU HealthCare to schedule an appointment with a therapist.

Panniculectomy surgery is to remove hanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen to create a smoother abdominal shape. A panniculectomy differs from a tummy tuck in that the abdominal muscles are typically not tightened during a panniculectomy. Common reasons to have panniculectomy surgery If you develop excess skin and fat in the lower abdomen, some of the most common causes are: Age Hereditary Pregnancy Prior surgery Massive weight loss

Parathyroid glands are located in the neck, at the back of the thyroid glands. They produce parathyroid hormone, which is important for regulating calcium in the bloodstream and skeleton. Parathyroid disease usually results in these glands producing too much or not enough hormone. In advanced cases, surgery may be required for treatment.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system. It most commonly affects movement. Tremor is the most common symptom of Parkinson's disease, but it is also known to cause stiffness or slowing of movement. Medications can help control the symptoms of Parkinson's. Psychiatric treatment may also help alleviate the emotional distress that frequently accompanies the disease. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that is caused by degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls movement. These nerve

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, an estimated 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. By 2020, almost a million people in the United States will have this disorder. Here’s what you need to know about Parkinson’s disease. What are the symptoms? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that mainly impacts movement. Parkinson’s disease can also affect sleep, memory and mood. Its symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs might be mild. They may even go unnoticed for years. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease often start on one side