Pancreas surgery, a major and challenging initiative in the field of medicine, is often a critical turning point in the patient ‘ s struggle against pancreas disease. When confronted with pancreatic surgery, both as a result of pancreas cancer and other pancreas diseases, patients and their families are better informed of the many of these concerns, as if they were able to move from a more comfortable to a healthy shore in an unknown sea.
I. Pre-operative preparedness: building the foundations for success
Comprehensive body assessment: pancreas surgery is like a sophisticated and difficult “battle battle”, and a thorough physical assessment prior to the surgery is the primary strategy to ensure victory. Doctors use a variety of advanced tests to do a 360-degree no-mortem “scan.” Blood tests are able to accurately detect indicators such as blood routines, coagulation function, liver and kidney function, as well as blood sugar, blood resin, which are like the “barometer” of body functioning, which provides a key basis for doctors to judge whether a patient can withstand an operation. For example, if the patient has abnormal coagulation, there may be a risk of uncontrolled haemorrhage during the operation; poor liver and kidney function may affect the metabolic and body recovery of post-operative drugs. Examinations such as electrocardiograms, heart ultrasound, etc. are used to assess the cardiac function and to ensure that the heart, the “life engine”, is able to operate steadily under the “high-intensity operation” of the operation. Pulmonary function examinations, such as lung function tests, chest X-rays or CTs, can determine a patient ‘ s respirative capacity, as post-operative lung complications are a common risk for pancreas operations. Visual examinations, such as abdominal CT, MRI or ultrasound, are like a pair of “perceived eyes” that clearly present the pathology, size, morphology of pancreatic glands and the anatomy of the surrounding veins, tissues, which is essential for the careful design of the surgical programme and for the precise planning of the course of the operation, by which doctors can tactly avoid important vascular and nervous structures, as in the case of the opening of a safe “offensive route” on a battlefield full of “mined areas”.
2. Intestine preparation: intestinal preparation is an essential part of the pre-circle process, which aims at creating a clean and safe intestinal environment for the operation, while reducing the risk of post-intestine infections and complications. For a specified number of days before the operation (usually 1-2 days), the patient is required to follow special dietary arrangements, such as diets of low or no-slag diets, which are like “intestinal scavengers” and leave fewer residues in the intestinal tract. At the same time, oral laxatives become the “main force” for intestinal cleanness, which, by stimulating intestinal creeping, prompts the excrement and gas in the intestinal tract to be quickly removed from the body, so that the intestinal tract is like a “clean passage” that has been thoroughly cleaned up. During intestinal preparation, the patient must have plenty of drinking water in order to prevent dehydration, as sufficient moisture is like a “slurry” that allows for smoother discharge of intestinal content. In addition, pre-operative enema operations may be required to further clean the rectum and the end of the beta colon, to ensure that every corner of the intestinal tract is clean and clean and to lay a solid foundation for the smooth operation.
Psycho-adaptation and knowledge reserves: Faced with the major life challenge of pancreas surgery, patients are inevitably caught in the “massive” of negative emotions such as anxiety and fear. At this point, psychological adaptation becomes the “sun” that disperses the shadows. Doctors and family members should communicate with the patient in depth, in a language that is easy to understand and that is warm and encouraging, and explain in detail the general course of the operation, its expected effects and the risks that may be faced. Patients can proactively interact with patients who have successfully overcome pancreas disease and have undergone surgery, drawing strength and courage from their own experience, as they find bright “lighthouses” in the dark and light their own way forward. At the same time, patients should actively learn about pancreas surgery, including post-operative care points, possible complications and coping methods, and move from passive to active health participants, working hand in hand with health-care providers for successful surgery and physical rehabilitation.
ii. Co-operation in the arts: Co-information
Anaesthesia: Pancreatic surgery usually requires a full-body anaesthesia, a process which is like entering the patient into a short and special “sleep journey”. Before anaesthesia is induced, the patient needs to be informed of his or her own state of health, his or her previous medical history and the history of drug allergies, such as a “key” that helps the anaesthesia doctor to select the appropriate anaesthesia and dosages, as well as a comfortable and safe “aesthesia bed” for the patient. In the course of anaesthesia, the vital signs of the patient, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, blood oxygen saturation, etc., are closely monitored on an ongoing basis, and these monitoring data are like “lifeguards” and keep the patient safe. Patients must fully and mentally trust the professional competence of anesthetists and surgeons, relax their physical and psychological well-being, smooth themselves through the anesthesia phase, and create good conditions for the successful operation.
2. Surgeon position and silence: During the operation, the patient is required to take a specific position according to the type of operation, such as an on-side, side or subside. The correct position plays a key role in the ease of operation of the surgeon and in the clarity of the vision of the operation, as is the creation of an optimal “operational stage” for the surgeon. The patient should remain absolutely quiet during the operation and avoid interfering with the operation of the surgeon by sudden movement of the body, since every fine act of the operation is like a “slice carving” and any interference may affect the accuracy and safety of the operation. Despite the anaesthesia of the patients during the operation, maintaining a good sense of physical cooperation is a strong support for the success of the operation.
Post-operative care: safeguarding hope for recovery
Vital signs monitoring: For a period after the operation, the vital signs of heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, etc., will be closely monitored on an ongoing basis as if the patient had been placed in a full “life monitoring station”. These vital signs are like “health signals”, and the abnormal fluctuations of any indicator can be “warning signals” for physical problems. On the basis of these data, medical personnel promptly detect and deal with possible post-operative complications such as haemorrhage, infection, CPR abnormality, etc. The families of the patients should also follow closely the changes in the vital data and cooperate actively with the health-care staff in their efforts to ensure the recovery of the patients after the operation.
Wounds and piped care: Surgery wounds and fluids are the focus of post-operative care “area of concern”. The wounds need to be kept clean and dry, to avoid water contamination and contamination and to prevent the invasion of bacteria, the “hidden enemy”. Medical personnel periodically replace the dressing of wounds in accordance with strict sterile practices, and carefully observe the abnormalities of bruises, blood seepage, seepage, sepsis, etc., as if there was a tight “line” around the wound. The proper fixation and smooth flow of the lead pipe is essential, as is the “discharge pipe” where the waste fluid and the toxin are discharged from the body. Patients and family members are required to keep a close eye on changes in the colour, quantity, nature, etc. of the fluid, and to inform medical personnel in a timely manner. In the event of anomalous lead fluids, such as sudden increases or decreases, red colours or obscurities, there may be signs of haemorrhage, infection or other complications requiring timely treatment. Pending removal, the patient should avoid excessive activity, prevent the release or removal of the conduit and ensure that it successfully fulfils its “mission”.
Dietary management: Post-operative dietary management is an important “nutrient support station” for the rehabilitation of pancreas patients. Until the intestinal function is fully restored, the patient usually needs a period of fasting to meet the basic nutritional needs of the body through an intravenous infusion of nutrients, as if a “nutrition bridge” had been built for the body. With the gradual recovery of intestinal functions, the diet will gradually shift from fresh food, such as rice soup, rare powder, to low-fat semi-fat, low-fat soft food, which will eventually return to normal diet. This process, like the “food promotion journey”, requires patients to strictly follow the doctor’s dietary advice and to control the type, quantity and rate of intake of food. Ingestion of high fat, high sugar, spicy, irritating foods, such as “eating traps”, may increase the burden of pancreas and induce complications such as ingestion and diarrhoea. At the same time, attention must be paid to the balance and nutritional enrichment of the diet and to the increased intake of foods rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and food fibres, such as skinny meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, such as “nutrient treasures”, which provide adequate energy and material support for physical rehabilitation.
Complication prevention and early identification: Pancreatic surgery is subject to the potential risk of multiple complications, such as the “magic trap” that lies on the path to rehabilitation. Post-operative haemorrhage is one of the more serious complications, and patients may suffer from abdominal pain, increased abdominal swelling, increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure, as in the case of “danger alerts” issued by the body. As soon as these symptoms occur, medical personnel should be informed of them so that they can be dealt with in a timely manner, such as if they were to stop bleeding again. Infections are also common complications, including injury infections, abdominal infections, which can be seen in fever, bruises and pains, as well as in the influencing fluid. Pulmonary infections can also not be ignored, and patients may suffer from cough, cough, respiratory problems, etc. Patients should therefore actively cooperate with medical personnel in anti-infection treatment, such as the timely use of drugs such as antibiotics. At the same time, there is a need to focus on respiratory management, such as deep breathing, effective coughing and coughing, to prevent lung infections. In addition, complications such as pancreas fistula and choline fistula may occur, and early identification and diagnosis can be made by looking at insulin, cholesterol and abdominal pain and fever in the fluid. Patients and family members should be aware of these complications, be vigilant, communicate with medical personnel in a timely manner, and work together to protect the patients ‘ post-operative health in the event of an anomaly.
5. Rehabilitation and follow-up: The rehabilitation of pancreas patients is a long and gradual process that, like climbing a peak, requires a steady step-by-step journey. In the early stages of the post-operative period, the patient may carry out simple bed activities, such as flipping, limbs, etc., like “rehabilitating small warms”, which contribute to the promotion of blood circulation, the prevention of haemorrhage formation and lung complications and the gradual adaptation of the body to post-operative changes. As the state of health improves, it is possible to gradually increase activity, such as sitting up, standing by the bed, walking, etc., and finally to return to normal life activities. In the rehabilitation process, regular follow-up visits are like “health guides” to guide patients. Patients are required to visit the hospital on a regular basis, as prescribed by the doctor, for review, including blood examinations, abdominal ultrasound, CT, etc., which can detect tumour recurrences, other physical anomalies, etc. in a timely manner, and adjust the treatment and rehabilitation programme in the light of the results of the review. At the same time, the patient should maintain good living habits during his/her rehabilitation, such as abdication of alcohol and alcohol, regular exercise, appropriate exercise, and restocking his/her moods, which are like “rehabilitating boosters”, which accelerates his/her recovery process, improves the quality of life and gives him/her a new embrace of healthy life.
Pancreatic surgery is a key “milestone” in the patient’s struggle against pancreas disease, the careful preparation of pre-operatives, co-operation in the practice, and post-operative care and continuous rehabilitation management, which together form a “protection net” for life and health. Only if the patients and their families are fully informed and strictly guided by these concerns will they be able to win the final victory in this difficult battle against pancreas disease, opening a new and wonderful chapter in life and refilling a healthy sun in every corner of life.
