Symptoms to watch for
See a specialist early — the right diagnosis prevents complications.
- Painless jaundice — yellow eyes & dark urine
- Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
- New-onset diabetes after age 50
- Upper abdominal pain radiating to the back
- Pale stools and itching of skin
Treatment options offered
- 1Whipple's pancreaticoduodenectomy (head of pancreas tumours)
- 2Distal pancreatectomy ± splenectomy (body/tail tumours)
- 3Total pancreatectomy in select cases
- 4Laparoscopic / robotic pancreatic resection where suitable
- 5Coordinated chemotherapy and tumour board planning
Recovery & return to routine
Whipple's: hospital stay 8–14 days with ICU monitoring. Soft diet from day 5–7. Full recovery 6–8 weeks. Chemotherapy starts at 6–8 weeks if recommended.
Why patients choose Dr. Nitin Jain
Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship 2009, DNB GI Surgery 2011. High-volume Whipple's surgeon — outcomes for complex pancreatic surgery depend critically on surgeon and hospital volume.
Frequently asked questions
Where Dr. Nitin Jain performs Pancreatic Cancer Surgery in Mumbai
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery is offered at the hospitals below — click through for hospital-specific details, insurance, directions and OPD timings.

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at Hiranandani Hospital
Powai, Mumbai
NABH & JCI accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at Fortis Hospital
Mulund, Mumbai
Quaternary-care multi-specialty hospital

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at Zynova Shalby
Ghatkopar, Mumbai
Multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy programme

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at Godrej Memorial
Vikhroli, Mumbai
Multi-specialty hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy services
Related treatments & specialties
Explore other conditions Dr. Nitin Jain treats and related surgical services.
Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci robotic GI, hernia & bariatric surgery.
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Daycare laser treatment for piles, fissure & fistula.
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Diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy in Mumbai.
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Keyhole surgery with faster recovery.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for stones & polyps.
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Mesh repair for inguinal, umbilical & ventral hernia.
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